Who’s to blame for the Buffs’ 1-2 start in 2025? When you’ve coached your own son through high school, Jackson State, and into the Colorado spotlight, QB questions feel a little different. For Deion Sanders, the transition away from Shedeur Sanders, now an NFL rookie, has left the Buffs searching for answers. And while they wrestle with QB depth charts and Big 12 growing pains, it turns out Coach Prime had another family storyline unfolding, which involves his grandson Snow. Because in Boulder, even the toddler might be catching strays for the team’s losses. 

In the latest EPISODE 4 of Coach Prime’s Playbook shared by Romi Bean on YouTube, Deion Sanders didn’t shy away from laughing off the so-called Snow jinx. Deion Sanders Jr. had joked about Colorado being 0-2 with his baby nephew in attendance, suggesting Snow might need a sideline ban. Prime wasn’t buying it, but he delivered his punch too. “I hate to ban my only grandchild.” he said. “I don’t really believe in the superstitions and all like that. But when I saw it, I thought it was humorous when Bucky goes to Snow, you know, you got to go dog.” That’s mixing jokes, love, and just a touch of reality-check wisdom in one swing. 

Snow, of course, was there in full Buffs black and gold during Colorado’s Week 3 matchup with Houston. Cameras caught the little guy wishing players good luck before kickoff, later bouncing around the locker room in the middle of towering athletes. His mom, Deiondra Sanders, captioned it on Instagram, writing, “BIG SNOW not the little one.” It was indeed a cute moment. But the scoreboard wasn’t so kind. Houston handled Colorado 36-20, turning a two-point halftime gap into a decisive Big 12 opener.

At that point, Folsom Field still had a pulse, the fans were loud, and it looked like Deion Sanders’ crew might flip the switch. But the third quarter was the dagger. Houston controlled the clock like seasoned pros, running 26 plays in the frame while limiting Colorado to just five offensive snaps. The Cougars chewed up yards, kept the ball out of the Buffs’ hands, and made every possession count. And that’s when the hilarious whispers about curses, luck, and bad vibes found oxygen.

Deion Sanders Jr.’s dig at baby Snow 

This wasn’t always the story. Just last June, Deion’s ex-wife Carolyn Chambers shared a heartwarming photo of Snow being lifted high by his uncle, Deion Sanders Jr. The smiles were contagious, fans poured love into the comments, and Deiondra added her own post calling her brother, “Uncle OSSACIN in full effect.” Now, that same uncle is cracking jokes about his nephew jinxing the team. “We 0-2 with Snow at the games,” Deion Jr. wrote on Instagram. “Snow about to get banned along with @djdoublej919.” WellOffForever even chimed in with a playful, “YA DONE.” Family affairs have officially gone public.

The toddler jokes may be fun, but Colorado’s real issue is under center. With Shedeur Sanders gone, the Buffs have rotated through three QBs in three games. Kaidon Salter started the opener (1-1 record), throwing for 261 yards and a touchdown with no picks. Ryan Staub got the nod vs. Houston but tossed two interceptions in the 36-20 loss. Freshman Julian Lewis was thrown into the mix during Colorado’s 31-7 win over Delaware. Reports now say Salter will reclaim the starting role after Staub’s misfire.

Deion Sanders leaned on Shedeur Sanders for his entire coaching career. Without him, the Buffs are searching for consistency in the most important spot on the field. Because right now, Colorado’s QB carousel is scarier than any toddler’s curse.