Deion Sanders vowed to put CU Buffs football back on the national map. Now it looks as if he and the administration are serious about keeping them there.

The University of Colorado has approved a new five-year contract for coach Deion Sanders that will nearly double his annual pay to $10 million and more through 2029, making him one of the nation’s highest-paid coaches.

Deion Sanders, who went to eight Pro Bowls with five different teams, including the Ravens, is having a very successful second act as a coach.