Deion Sanders Advocates for NCAA Rule Changes to Revitalize Spring Football Games

The Colorado coach proposes joint practices and scrimmages against other teams to modernize spring football while preserving its tradition.

Deion Sanders is pushing for NCAA rule changes to allow college football teams to practice and scrimmage against other programs during spring games, inspired by the NFL model.
The Colorado Buffaloes' spring game is scheduled for April 19 at Folsom Field and will be broadcast on ESPN2, with Sanders emphasizing the importance of selling out the event.
Sanders argues that intra-squad scrimmages are monotonous and insufficient for player evaluation, proposing joint practices and games with other teams as a solution.
As schools like Nebraska and Texas move away from traditional spring games due to concerns about injuries, roster limitations, and player poaching, Sanders is committed to preserving the tradition for fans and teams.
Sanders has prioritized staff retention at Colorado, securing a new deal for defensive coordinator Robert Livingston, while downplaying discussions about his own contract extension.