The Colorado Buffaloes, led by the ever-charismatic Deion Sanders, face a pivotal season in 2025 as they prepare for life after star quarterback Shedeur Sanders and two-way sensation Travis Hunter.
College football analyst Joel Klatt recently shared his unfiltered perspective on Colorado’s future, raising compelling questions about the program’s ceiling in the new-look Big 12. What should fans really expect from Sanders and his evolving roster?
Deion Sanders and the Uncertain 2025 Ceiling for Colorado
Analyst Joel Klatt did not mince words when discussing Deion Sanders’ prospects for Colorado in 2025. With Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter moving on, attention has turned to how Sanders will reload his roster and maintain momentum.
Klatt acknowledged the challenge, stating, “Deion Sanders now doesn’t have his son or Travis Hunter. Going forward, what are they this year? What’s reasonable to expect?”
He continued, “I don’t see them taking a huge step back. Maybe a small one. So two things. One, they’ve recruited at a very high level, and they’ve brought in a couple of quarterbacks.”
“Kaden Salter, a quarterback that transferred in from Liberty, I believe it was. And they also got Julian Lewis, Juju Lewis, who decommitted from USC and is now at Colorado,” Klatt concluded.
Klatt also praised Sanders’ aggressive roster-building approach, highlighting transfer portal moves and high school recruiting.
“Deion has done a really great job, whether it’s been in the portal or in high school recruiting, to try to reload. They need to continue to get better at the line of scrimmage,” Klatt noted, emphasizing that the trenches remain a key area for improvement.
This honest assessment reflects the reality that while Colorado has added talent, the loss of proven stars creates uncertainty.
The Big 12’s competitive balance makes predicting Colorado’s 2025 season tough. With preseason win totals for all teams ranging from just 5.5 to 8.5, the conference is tightly packed, meaning almost every team—including Deion Sanders’ Buffaloes—could finish anywhere from near the bottom to contending at the top.
As the Buffaloes enter a new era, Klatt made it clear that Colorado’s 2025 season could go in multiple directions.
“Could Colorado be a four-win team? Maybe. Could they be a nine-win team? Maybe. This conference is just so deep and bunched together with a lot of quality programs,” he explained. This wide range of possibilities is a testament to both the roster’s volatility and the conference’s strength.
Klatt’s analysis underscores that while Deion Sanders has successfully attracted talent, the team’s results will depend on how quickly new faces can gel and whether it can improve in the trenches.
The unpredictable nature of the Big 12 means that even with strong recruiting, nothing is guaranteed. Colorado’s ceiling could be as high as nine wins, but the floor could be much lower if the team struggles to adapt.
Ultimately, Klatt’s honest take serves as both a warning and a source of hope for Buffaloes fans. The program’s trajectory under Sanders will hinge on development, depth, and the ability to compete week in and week out in a conference where margins are razor-thin. For now, Colorado’s future remains one of the most intriguing storylines in college football.
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