Rebuilding the Buffs: Deion Sanders Faces Challenges in his Second Year as Head Coach

As the new head coach of Colorado, Deion Sanders has had a busy first year with the Buffaloes. With the spring transfer portal now open, several players have already entered with the intention of playing elsewhere. One such player is Cormani McClain, a former five-star prospect and 247Sports’ No. 1 ranked cornerback in 2023. While McClain was not a major contributor last year for the Buffs, his departure could impact the program’s outlook moving forward. This news comes after starting offensive lineman Savion Washington announced that he would be entering the portal as well, leaving Colorado with a major hole in their offensive line.

On defense, Colorado also lost key linemen Chazz Wallace and Devee Harris, as well as former Top247 safety Myles Slusher. Each of these players contributed significantly to the team last season and their departures will require Colorado to rebuild and seek depth from the transfer portal to fill these gaps in their roster. As Sanders prepares for his second year leading the program, he will need to address these departures and look for replacements in order to strengthen his team for next season.

This offseason will be challenging for Colorado as they navigate these changes and aim to build depth on their roster. With multiple players already entering the transfer portal this spring, it is clear that Sanders has his work cut out for him if he hopes to turn this team around in time for next season’s kickoff. However, if anyone can do it, it’s Deion Sanders – one of the most successful coaches in college football history who has proven time and again that he knows how to rebuild a program from scratch.