The Colorado Buffaloes are winning the hearts of their fans with back-to-back victories. In their latest thrilling game against UCF, they dominated the Knights, securing a 48-21 win. This victory not only showcased their strong performance but also extended their winning streak to three games. Deion Sanders is fortunate to have two-way star Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders on his team, as both players consistently give their all to help secure victories.

But we can’t ignore Coach Prime’s young talent, Jimmy Horn Jr. He made a significant contribution to the Buffs season opener victory. Today is a special day for wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. as he celebrates his stepfather, Deniro Lewis’s birthday. This occasion holds significance for Horn and his mother.

Jimmy Horn Jr. expressed his love for his stepfather, Deniro Lewis, through an Instagram story, posting a photo of his dad and mom with the caption, “Happy Gday step pop love ya good to see you back out man.” Jimmy Horn Jr. has a unique way of celebrating his special day, especially given the significance it holds for him.

His biological father, Jimmy Horn Sr., is currently incarcerated on multiple drug-related charges stemming from an incident on November 2, 2021. Unfortunately, the sentencing for these charges was finalized just weeks before Colorado’s season opener.

In the Colorado Buff’s victory over North Dakota State on August 29, Jimmy displayed an impressive performance. He caught seven passes; he also recorded two touchdowns. The Denver Post reported Jimmy’s statement after the game, where he shared his last meeting with his dad, “I was able to talk to him,” he added.

“He’s about to get shipped off to the prison, so that was my last time talking to him before. So, you know, I just got to go even harder.” This experience has fueled his determination to succeed on the field, pushing the wide receiver to work hard despite the challenges he faces off it.

Deion Sanders: father figure for his players

Deion Sanders plays a significant role in the lives of his players, going above and beyond to support them. His commitment is particularly evident in the way he has helped Jimmy Horn Jr. during challenging times with his family. As head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, Sanders has stepped into the role of mentor and father figure, providing guidance and encouragement when Horn needed it most.

Sports anchor Romi Bean recently shared an interview with wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr., where he discussed the significant support he received from head coach Deion Sanders during tough times. “Like you said, put it on the field like it was, like one practice when I came back from my dad court and stuff like that. Coach Prime, like, let me know if you need a day off. I’m like, No, I need a day off this high coat with, like, football is my way to cope with a lot of things, you know, that I’m going through.”

Jimmy expressed his deep love for football, emphasizing how much he enjoys playing the game and being on the field. “So, like, I just use this as my way to yacht. So, like, I can’t, I can’t take no days off with this. Like, I love playing this game. You know that just that, just really, like, how I cope with it forever.” The Colorado Buffaloes will face Kansas State on Saturday, and many are wondering if they can maintain their winning streak.