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Deion Sanders has emerged as a potential candidate for the Dallas Cowboys head coaching vacancy following Mike McCarthy's departure. Sanders, currently leading the University of Colorado, boasts a charismatic personality and a strong recruiting acumen. His success in revitalizing the Colorado program has garnered significant attention. However, Sanders' limited NFL coaching experience raises quest...

Despite all of his comments that he is not interested in coaching at the NFL level, Deion Sanders has reportedly sent out feelers for one major head coaching opening in the NFL. I dive into everything we know, and what this could mean for Colorado. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rocket Money Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to R...

Welcome back to another episode of Big XII Squad , hosted by Drake Toll of Locked On Big XII! In this episode, we bring together multiple hosts from the Locked On podcast network to dive into everything Big 12 football. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just catching up, we've got you covered with the latest news, insights, and predictions from around the conference. In this episode, we'll cover: B...

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders went against everything he had said throughout this past year. When making an appearance on Good Morning America, Sanders revealed what it would take for him to coach in the NFL, which is the chance to coach both his sons Shedeur and Shilo. I break down the four reasons he could have said this, and why this development is getting more and more concerning by the da...

After a tremendous 9-4 season, the Colorado Buffaloes are poised to lose a large group of key players to the NFL. So, I dive into the three transfer portal players that I think have the best chances of being Colorado's next superstars this upcoming season. I dive into what role I expect them to have, and why I view them as being so vital to the team in 2025. 10:03 I dive into the rise of Deion San...

Despite being viewed as a first-rounder seemingly all season, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders is now being viewed as a non-first-round talent. I dive into the latest reports on the situation, explain why I think he has the talent to be one, and also the demand for quarterbacks is as high as ever with a draft class that is as weak as they come. 09:05 The Las Vegas Raiders just fired head coach...

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders has been able to pull off another major transfer portal haul that could truly set the program up for success in 2025. I break down how huge his recent additions are and more! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rocket Money Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/lockedon today. Turbo Tax...

Deion Sanders has assembled another elite transfer portal class heading into his third season. One of the most critical gets is USF safety transfer Tawfiq Byard, who look to provide leadership and star power on the back end of the defense. Tawfiq dives into his journey from a lightly-rated recruit to a transfer that had some major programs after him. 12:49 Taqfiw talks about the moment it clicked...

Coach Prime and the Colorado Buffaloes are ready to make a statement after a great 2024 season! With a renewed focus on a powerful rushing attack, a more explosive start to games, and a commitment to disciplined play, the team aims to overcome challenges and achieve unprecedented success. Join us as we explore how these key resolutions can propel the Buffaloes to new heights in the 2025 season. 09...

On this episode, I break down why Colorado struggled against BYU, why I was wrong heading into the game. Colorado entered the Alamo Bowl against BYU with a mix of excitement and apprehension. While they had enjoyed a remarkable turnaround season under Deion Sanders, doubts lingered about their readiness for the high-stakes matchup. The Extended Layoff: The long break between the regular season and...

Just one day after the Colorado Buffaloes suffered a brutal loss to BYU in the Alamo Bowl, Deion Sanders lost two staffers. While the head coach wasn't necessarily bothered by the move, I break down how disappointing it is to see coaches leave amid a movement like the one Colorado is building. I also dive into how their position groups faired this season, and what kind of targets I expect Deion Sa...

The Colorado Buffaloes lost the Alamo Bowl, 36-14. It was the last game for Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter in a CU Buffs uniform. Aniello Piro recaps the game on tonight's Locked On Buffs Postcast. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rocket Money Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/lockedon today. Gametime Download...

The Colorado Buffaloes have one of the top transfer portal classes in college football, and the man who started it all this cycle joins the show. Louisiana Monroe offensive line transfer Carter Miller joins the show to talk about why Colorado was the right program for him despite some of the other biggest programs in the country pursuing him. 10:26 Carter opens up about his journey from an underra...

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders continues to maximize the transfer portal and has made yet another huge addition. I dive into how important of a fit this player is, and also dive into some other moves. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rocket Money Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/lockedon today. Gametime Downl...

The Colorado Buffaloes have already put together a top 20 transfer portal class, and one of the biggest gets for Deion Sanders and the Buffs is Northwest Missouri State tight end, Zach Atkins. At one point ranked as the No. 1 tight end in the portal with around 20 offers, Zach dives into why it was Colorado for him. He also dives into what meeting Deion Sanders and the staff was like. 09:40 Zach o...

Happy Holidays from Big XII Squad , hosted by Drake Toll of Locked On Big XII! In this special Christmas episode, we’re taking a festive break from the usual football discussions while still bringing you all the latest insights and fun around Big 12 football. In this episode, we’ll celebrate the season by: Holiday Cheer: Sharing festive thoughts and traditions from our Locked On Big XII hosts. Big...

The college football season is coming to a close, which means NFL Draft time is approaching. I am joined by NFL Draft insider Damian Parson of Bleacher Report and  @LockedOnNFLDraft  . We dive into which player between the duo of Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders will go with the No. 1 pick, and also dive into which teams are the best fits. 14:53 We attempt to settle the biggest question around Tr...

With people wanting to know more about what Liberty quarterback transfer Kaidon Salter brings to the table, I brought on 247Sports' prospect evaluator, Clint Brewster. The former college QB is now in charge of ranking quarterbacks, and he discusses what he sees in Salter and why he could be the perfect answer at quarterback for Colorado. We also dive into the battle that will be between Julian Lew...

Welcome to another episode of Big XII Squad , hosted by Drake Toll of Locked On Big XII! In this roundtable discussion, we dive into the latest news, matchups, and expert predictions from across the Big 12 conference. In this episode, we’ll cover: Big 12 Football Insights: Analyzing the current trends, top performers, and what to expect as the season progresses. Key Storylines: The major narrative...

Travis Hunter's Heisman Trophy win has set the college football world abuzz. Is the Colorado Buffaloes' star player redefining the game? Join Me and ESPN/Inside the (Big) 12's Pete Sousa as we explore Hunter's groundbreaking season, his dual-threat capabilities, and how Coach Deion Sanders' leadership is reshaping the Big 12 landscape. With insights from ESPN's Pete Souza, we dive into the Buffalo...

The Colorado Buffaloes landed one of the most electric quarterbacks in the College Football Transfer Portal. Myself and Spencer McLaughinlin dive into what this means for Colorado. Spencer opens up about the challenges it could provide for the team in terms of balancing he and Julian Lewis, while I break down why he's a tremendous fit, and can help the Buffs contend. 12:34 The elephant in the room...

Prior to the 2024 college football season, Deion Sanders was selling a vision or a dream to players in the portal. Now? He's selling cold hard facts of what he can do for a player that Transfers to Colorado. Myself and Caroline Fenton of Yahoo Sports dive into just how different things could be for Deion Sanders and the Buffs. 11:03 Next, we dive into Travis Hunter's legacy and impact on college f...

The Colorado Buffaloes took what could be the biggest portal loss of the Deion Sanders era. All-Big 12 linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green decided to enter his name into the portal instead of declaring for the draft. I break down why it's a huge loss, and why this is this the unfortunate part of college football. 10:24 While Colorado suffered a transfer portal loss, they also made a much needed addition....

Colorado Buffaloes two-way star Travis Hunter is officially the 2024 Heisman Winner. I break down how great his season was, what Colorado needs to do to honor him, and more! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! College Football Playoffs The College Football Playoff is here, and you don’t want to miss a moment of the action. The College Football Playoff presented by Allstate begins with FOUR firs...

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter has been honored with almost every prestigious college football award. I dive into all of the awards, but more importantly, Travis' impact on the sport of college football. 11:22 I dive into the importance of Liberty Transfer Kaidon Salter making a trip to Boulder, an why people need to stop babying Julian Lewis. The five-star quarterback should want to compete,...