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Deion Sanders just can’t stop winning. Running on a hot 4-1 run and a 2-0 run in the Big 12, the Buffs and Coach Prime are the new big thing in CFB. While most people had thought that Deion Sanders is washed at this point and the Buffs are “irrelevant”, with what the boys managed to pull against UCF, like seasons, the opinions have changed. However, do you know what the best win for Coach Prime would be right now?

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Well, former UCF WR and current Patriots WR Javon Baker have the answer for y’all. Dov Kleiman took to X on October 3rd to share a clip of Baker in a Deion Sanders jersey. “New England #Patriots and Former UCF WR Javon Baker lost a bet and had to wear a Deion Sanders jersey to practice 😂,” Kleiman noted in the caption of their post. This ain’t even that bad of a punishment. While Baker might feel a little ashamed about the entire thing, you cannot blame a fan for having hopes regarding his former team winning.

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But what was more surprising was the fact that the Buffs managed to pull out of this one unscathed. See, we did start to notice the trend ever since the boys hit the turf during the Rocky Mountain Showdown. With Travis Hunter’s record-breaking play with 2 touchdowns, 13 catches, and 1 beautiful interception of a pass from the Rams QB, people had started to realize that maybe Deion has finally learned something after the Huskers thrashing.

The Bears game was full of ups and downs. However, Shedeur Sanders managed to turn things around with a Hail Mary pass to LaJohntay Wester, with around 2-3 seconds remaining on the clock. Finally, Hunter sealed the deal with the final fumble and the Buffs took it home. But, yet again, the boys showed resilience and talent. Shedeur was protected well inside the pockets and the defense was also improving.

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It was against UCF that Deion’s team finally evolved into its ultimate form. Everything was on point. The defense easily managed to cripple the entire run-heavy style of the Knights, and QB KJ Jefferson and RB RJ Harvey had nowhere to go. DC Robert Livingstone left no stone unturned while building up the defensive line. With the Buffs standing on a 2-0 run in the Big 12, there’s another aspect that a lot of people missed out on.

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Deion Sanders’ Hail Mary

I should’ve kept my mouth shut,” was the first thing Paul Finebaum had noted after watching the Buffs wipe the floor with UCF. You gotta admit, Deion has probably managed to turn one of his biggest haters into a potential fan. However, how did he do it? What trick did Deion pull out of his bag of bling and talent?

Back on The Joel Klatt Show, Joel Klatt brings up 2 things regarding the Buffs offensive line. ’10 personnel’ and ’11 personnel’ formations. See, against the Huskers, Rams, or Bears, Shedeur Sanders didn’t have access to a proper TE. This was Deion’s ’10 personnel’ formation. We saw how it backfired against the Huskers when Matt Rhule and his boys managed to exploit this open area and storm in to sack Shedeur.

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Against Knights, well, Deion used the ’11 personnel’, and boy oh boy did it pay off. Shedeur was nearly untouchable, and he had the time of his life playing from inside the pocket. The presence of a TE allows the QB to have much more breathing room in terms of making decisions. There is also protection along the edge of the O-line and that’s an added benefit. With how Deion has managed to change so much in such a short time, we cannot wait to see what the Buffs get done next.

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Rahaan Mazumder

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Rahaan Mazumder is a Senior College Football Writer leading the SEC desk's editorial efforts on ES Marquee Football Saturdays. A devoted follower of Todd Blackledge, he champions the “Six Ws” philosophy that, in his view, helped elevate college football to its current prominence. Blending athletic insight with literary flair, Rahaan brings depth, creativity, and a commanding editorial voice to every piece—making him a distinct presence in college football journalism.

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