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‘Coach Prime’ is ready to lead CU’s football team back to the top

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Deion Sanders, Shedeur Sanders
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Jackson State coach Deion Sanders, second from right, and his son and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) sing the school’s song following the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Southern on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Jackson, Miss. Jackson State won 43-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Deion Sanders played in both the Super Bowl and the World Series, then turned his attention to coaching football. He took Jackson State University in Mississippi to an undefeated season and two bowl appearances, Now he says he can lead CU's struggling program back to glory.