Deion Sanders and USC have been frequently linked in recent discussions, particularly with Paul Finebaum suggesting Coach Prime could replace Lincoln Riley in Los Angeles. OutKick’s Dan Zaksheske supported this notion, even proposing that Sanders and USC would be a perfect fit in college football terms.
“USC is a historically significant program that has struggled in recent years,” Zaksheske observed. “After a strong run under Pete Carroll, winning three consecutive Rose Bowls from 2006 to 2008, their success has waned. Since then, they’ve only managed one Rose Bowl victory and three bowl wins overall, including three in the Holiday Bowl.”
“This isn’t the standard USC expects, and it’s certainly not what Deion Sanders, known as ‘Prime Time,’ would settle for either,” Zaksheske continued. “It’s a marriage made in college football heaven, and from a content creation standpoint, it’s an ideal match.”
The prospect of Sanders in Los Angeles would invigorate content creation, leveraging the city’s allure and ease of access to local recruits, a departure from Sanders’ current practices. “Julian Lewis has already committed to USC,” Zaksheske noted. “He could potentially be the linchpin for Coach Prime’s 2025 season, the first without his son Shedeur at quarterback.”
However, the speculation remains premature. Lincoln Riley’s job isn’t in jeopardy at present, and Sanders has consistently expressed commitment to his role with the Buffs, aiming for a tenure of five to ten years.
Deion Sanders would have a different job description at USC than Colorado
Deion Sanders Jr. expressed his admiration for Lane Kiffin after Kiffin stated he wasn’t sure what Paul Finebaum excels at during SEC Media Days on live broadcast.
Maybe Finebaum is trying to stay on good terms with Coach Prime to avoid facing Deion’s full wrath whenever the Buffs coach gets the opportunity.
Sanders would certainly not appreciate Finebaum attacking Boulder, but the SEC host has backed away from the personal insults he directed in June, where he even called Deion’s inaugural season at Colorado “illegitimate” on the “McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning” radio show from Birmingham.
“But listen, he is a coaching celebrity created by the industry,” Finebaum remarked. “What occurred last year was historic, but largely contrived and manufactured, and in many respects, illegitimate.”
Finebaum redirecting his criticisms from Sanders to CU football energizes an entire fanbase eager to hear his next commentary. It’s savvy marketing.
And it’s prudent if he wishes to avoid being verbally attacked by another coach.
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