Buffaloes running back Charlie Offerdahl announced in a video posted on Sanders's Instagram that he was leaving the the team and stepping away from football due to a serious concussion he sustained. He rushed for 119 yards and one touchdown in 13 games in his junior campaign last season.

The college football season is fast approaching, and for the Colorado Buffaloes, it marks Deion Sanders’ third year at the helm. Sanders was largely absent from spring and summer camps but made a public appearance at Big 12 Media Day.

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders revealed July 28 that he was diagnosed with bladder cancer and had his bladder removed