Deion Sanders Praises City of Cincinnati, UC Football Program

Cincinnati takes on Colorado this fall.

Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders speaks to the media during the Big 12 Media Days at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports / Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati is headed to Boulder to Play Deion Sanders and Colorado on Oct. 26 and the Buffs head coach discussed how much the City of Cincinnati means to him at Big 12 Media Days.

Sanders had praise for the UC football program as well.

"Played for the Reds forever," Sanders said. "Love, love that city. Used to live right downtown and downtown is different now."

Sanders played for the Reds for four seasons at different points in the 1990s and 2000s. Now, he takes on the UC football program in the Big 12.

"I love what they're doing football-wise, What they did a few years back," Sanders said about the program. 

Check out his full comments below.

Deion Sanders on what the city of Cincinnati means to him.

“Cincinnati is dear to me. The city, Ohio, that’s where I got to know the lord and gave my life to him. I’m forever grateful for the city of Cincinnati. I wanted to play two sports there at one time. I love Cincinnati… pic.twitter.com/GOLgEBbp8m

— Neil Meyer (@MeyerNeil6) July 10, 2024

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