Deion Sanders' son reveals timetable for Coach Prime's return to Colorado

Deion Sanders is nearing a return to Boulder, and just in time for the beginning of fall camp.

In an appearance on The Scoop with Dukes podcast, Deion Sanders Jr. revealed the timetable for his father's return to the Colorado football facility, stating that he and Coach Prime will be back in Boulder next week. An excerpt of the interview was posted to X:

Sanders was notably absent from the program this summer, which caused him to miss prospect camps and all the recruiting official visits. He has been on the phone with recruits from his home in Texas, but without his presence, the Buffaloes have struggled to find footing in the 2026 recruiting cycle thus far. Things are beginning to look up, but Colorado still has a lot of work to do to secure a good class by the early signing period in December.

Sanders was present for Big 12 Media Days last week in Frisco, Texas, but was mum about his health issues this summer, stating that he was there to talk about his team, not his health. But his health has cast a massive shadow over his team, and has had plenty of people doubting whether he would ever return. Talk of him potentially retiring or taking a leave of absence for the 2025 season has been rampant.

Sanders Jr. alluded on the podcast that his father would reveal what his health issues have been. Coach Prime has dealt with blood clot issues multiple times over the past four years. He lost two toes because of it in 2021, and had to undergo surgery last summer to remove clots in his leg. It's unknown if that was the cause of his recent absence.

Deion Sanders' presence will be key as Colorado embarks on major transition

Year three of the Deion Sanders era will be a pivotal season for Coach Prime and Colorado. The Bufaloes saw a five-win improvement in 2024, winning nine games and making it to the Alamo Bowl. But now the program moves forward without two-way superstar Travis Hunter and one of the most accurate quarterbacks in the country in Shedeur Sanders.

2025 is expected to be a transitional year for the program, but the potential exists for the Buffaloes to be one of the surprise teams in the Big 12, despite lowered expectations. Colorado should feature the best offensive line for the Prime era, led by preseason All-American Jordan Seaton at LT.

With Kaidon Salter the expected starter at QB, the Liberty transfer will bring a dual-threat dynamic to the Buffaloes' offense, which, teamed with a strong offensive line, could make Colorado one of the top rushing offenses in the country.

But it all starts and stops with a healthy Deion Sanders at the helm. His expected return to Boulder next week is big news for the Buffaloes and the program's 2025 hopes.