Summary
Deion Sanders, head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, is being considered for a coaching position at the University of Arkansas. This comes after Arkansas fired their coach, Sam Pittman, following a series of losses. Sanders has previously interviewed for the Arkansas job and has a buyout clause with Colorado.
Key Facts
- Deion Sanders is currently coaching the Colorado Buffaloes and is in his third season with the team.
- Arkansas fired coach Sam Pittman after their loss to Notre Dame, leaving a coaching vacancy.
- Sanders is under consideration for the Arkansas position after previously interviewing for it in 2019.
- Sanders’ contract with Colorado includes a buyout clause of about $12 million, which will decrease to $10 million before the next season.
- His current contract with Colorado is worth $54 million and lasts until 2029.
- There is public interest and speculation about Sanders moving to Arkansas due to his connections, including a link to Arkansas alumnus Jerry Jones.
- The SEC is a challenging conference, and the Arkansas job requires significant rebuilding efforts.
