{
  "id": 4850292,
  "title": "Deion Sanders jokes about Colorado's viral 'small team' narrative",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/deion-sanders-jokes-about-colorados-viral-small-team-narrative",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T11:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/deion-sanders-jokes-colorados-viral-113100922.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders is embracing the humor surrounding his team's small roster as they prepare to host Georgia Tech on Thursday night. The matchup, scheduled for 6 p.m. MDT in Atlanta, has been the subject of viral videos showing players who appear smaller than expected for a major college football program. During a recent appearance on the Coaches Show with play-by-play voice Mark Johnson, Sanders addressed the issue with a lighthearted approach. He suggested that Colorado's corners may not press as much, instead opting to play off, allowing the team to have a fun and phenomenal game. The viral videos primarily featured quarterbacks, wide receivers, and defensive backs, with camera angles, caps, and smaller pads contributing to the unusual appearance. Colorado boasts 11 players listed at 5-foot-9 or shorter, the most in the Big 12, with several skill players weighing between 140 and 155 pounds. Sanders has dismissed the notion that the team's size is a significant factor. The social media team also contributed to the lighthearted conversation by sharing videos of larger linemen joking about the Buffaloes being the smallest team in America. Sanders' assessment of Georgia Tech's cornerbacks indicates that the passing game could see opportunities, particularly for redshirt freshman quarterback Julian Lewis and receivers Danny Scudero Jr., Kam Perry, and Hykeem Williams. Quentin Gibson adds another threat after the catch. The two teams will face off on Thursday at 6 p.m. MT.",
  "summary": "Deion Sanders dismissed viral videos claiming his Colorado team is too small ahead of the season opener, offering an interesting take on the matchup.",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}