Social media reacts to Deion Sanders' massive contract extension with Colorado

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Deion Sanders is staying around for a quite a bit longer, and Colorado fans are hyped. It was announced Friday morning that the third-year Colorado head coach is signing a five-year, $54 million contract extension.

The news follows offseason interest from the Dallas Cowboys, but as Coach Prime has repeatedly said, he is at home in Boulder.

Sanders has transformed Colorado football into a nationally recognized program after the team went 1-11 the year before he took over. A 9-4 season last year, plus having the Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter playing both sides of the ball, brought even more eyes to the program.

With Sanders locked in until 2029, the sky is the limit for Colorado football, which is now paying its head coach a salary that is comparable to that of a national championship contender.

Buffs fans everywhere chimed in on social media to celebrate the news, with many seemingly grateful that the university's administration finally stepped up to the plate to keep their top head coach in years in the building. Others wanted immediate revenge on all of the doubters who said Sanders would be out after one successful year.

Here are the best reactions to Deion Sanders' massive extension with the Colorado Buffaloes.

Coach Prime will be paid handsomely​

BREAKING: Colorado’s board of regents have approved a new 5-yr, $54 million contract for head coach Deion Sanders that will make him one of the highest-paid coaches in the country. Yearly base salary breakdown:
2025: $10M
2026: $10M
2027: $11M
2028: $11M
2029: $12M#cubuffs

— Brian Howell (@BrianHowell33) March 28, 2025

Oh, how the times have changed​

Colorado hired Deion Sanders in 2023 without even having the money to pay him.

Their AD said: “We don’t have the money yet, but I know we'll have it."

Now, the Buffs have made Prime one of college football's highest-paid coaches with a $54M extension.

( via @BNKonFOX) pic.twitter.com/n85ZK2LVLU

— Front Office Sports (@FOS) March 28, 2025

Sanders is among the best​

Deion Sanders' new 5 year, $54M contract with Colorado makes him the 4th highest average paid NCAAF coach.

1. Kirby Smart, $13.2M
2. Ryan Day, $12.5M
3. Dabo Swinney, $11.1M
4. Deion Sanders, $10.8M
5. Steve Sarkisian, $10.6M

— Spotrac (@spotrac) March 28, 2025

Jordan Seaton is already recruiting​

What’s stopping you from coming now ? pic.twitter.com/v6QzLKj1Fw

— Jordan Seaton (@JordanSeaton_) March 28, 2025

Everyone is about to benefit​

Companies are probably lining up to bid on long term partnerships, naming rights, and other sponsorships with the University of Colorado today. pic.twitter.com/lIreELeV6h

— Matt H. and the H is for Hall of Fame U (@SKOBUFFS22) March 28, 2025

Coach Prime was never in doubt​

“I absolutely love it here man, I really do”

pic.twitter.com/tKTVMo8kSd

— Folsom Frenzy Podcast (@FolsomFrenzyPod) March 28, 2025

Buffs fans, do you agree?​

This is the greatest thing to happen to the University of Colorado in the last 25+ years. https://t.co/51SEHNg0Ampic.twitter.com/GLl0OBQiZh

— Folsom Frenzy Podcast (@FolsomFrenzyPod) March 28, 2025

Haters are quiet today​

Sooooooo Deion Sanders haters…. Coach Prime just signed that extension yal swore he would never consider… I guess that flag is down in Boulder after all !! #CUBuffs#Prime

— Su’a Cravens (@Channel2Suu) March 28, 2025

The Cowboys are no longer​

Way back in January, when there was whole lotta buzz about the Cowboys, told y'all fine peeps Deion Sanders wasn't going anywhere.
Well, it took longer than I anticipated ... and longer than Rick George wanted, I'm quite certain.
But Prime signed that contract extension.

— Mark Kiszla (@markkiszla) March 28, 2025

Coach Dillingham approves​

Congrats to @DeionSanders well deserved!!! Completely turned that program around! #Big12https://t.co/1maQiF9WIO

— Coach Dillingham (@KennyDillingham) March 28, 2025

Deion improved the entire community​

Deion Sanders has agreed to a 5-year, $54 million contract extension at Colorado, per @BrianHowell33.

Colorado says home football games had an economic impact of $94 million, and student applications have increased 20%.

Deion is now one of the country's highest-paid coaches. pic.twitter.com/SS6wDvUMYL

— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) March 28, 2025

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