Deion Sanders has been rewarded with a record-breaking contract after a transformational first two seasons as Colorado’s head football coach.

Deion Sanders is sticking around as the University of Colorado Boulder's head coach through the 2029 season, CU athletic director Rick George announced Friday. Why it matters: Speculation swirled that Coach Prime — credited with one of the biggest turnarounds in college football history— was eyeing a jump to the NFL.

Deion Sanders AKA Coach Prime, has agreed to an extension that will make him the highest paid coach in his conference.