Colorado coach Deion Sanders returns to practice after surgery

Field Level Media|published: Wed 8th October, 20:16 2025

NCAA Football: Colorado at Texas Christian

Oct 4, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders on the sidelines during the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Colorado coach Deion Sanders was at practice Wednesday, one day after his latest blood-clot related surgery.

Sanders underwent a four-hour procedure to remove multiple blood clots from his left leg on Tuesday. He told reporters earlier that day that he was "hurting like crazy" during Saturday's 35-21 loss at TCU.

USA Today reported that Sanders was walking around at practice on Wednesday.

Sanders said Tuesday that he will coach the team against visiting Iowa State on Saturday.

Sanders, 58, has a history of blood clot issues. He was bothered by them at Jackson State in 2021 and had two toes amputated during a surgery. He also has had multiple issues at Colorado.

Sanders also battled a form of aggressive bladder cancer this offseason.

Deion Sanders Jr. posted a video on YouTube and said Tuesday's procedure was his father's 16th in the past few years.

The coach said Tuesday he doesn't need to slow down or take time off.

"It has nothing to do with me working in the level that I'm trying to compete at," Sanders said. "It's hereditary. It is what it is."

Colorado (2-4, 0-3 Big 12) has dropped two straight games entering the clash with the No. 22 Cyclones (5-1, 2-1).

--Field Level Media