Colorado’s bold move to hire Deion Sanders as head football coach has left the university staring down a staggering $27 million budget gap. The hype around Coach Prime brought national attention, but now the school is scrambling to cover skyrocketing costs—nearly doubling the coaching salary and pouring money into player support. As expenses outpace revenue, tough cuts are hitting more than just the football program, raising big questions about priorities and transparency. Is chasing sports glory worth risking the university’s financial health? How should schools balance athletics and academics when the numbers just don’t add up? #Sports #Football #Colorado