Deion Sanders' buyout details: Here's how much it will cost Colorado to fire head coach
Here's what it would cost for Colorado to fire Coach Prime in 2026.
Colorado's head coach Deion Sanders is set to receive a substantial buyout if he is fired by the University of Colorado. The buyout amount is determined by a percentage of his remaining base salary. If the school terminates Sanders before the end of 2026, they would be responsible for paying 75% of the remaining $34 million in his contract, totaling $25.5 million.
This figure decreases with each passing year, so if Colorado terminates Sanders in 2027, they would only owe him $17.25 million. While this is a considerable sum, it is relatively moderate compared to other high-profile buyouts in recent years. Sanders, who has a coaching record of 21-21 in three seasons at Colorado, has been under pressure to improve the program's performance following a 3-9 season in 2025.
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