CU Boulder’s athletic department is staring down a $27 million budget hole, even after a surge in football excitement thanks to Coach Deion Sanders. The big spending? $20.5 million for player NIL deals and $10 million for Sanders’ salary. Despite record enrollment and all the hype, the Buffs finished last season with just three wins. The university says it won’t cut sports or student-athlete resources, and tuition/state funds are off-limits for the bailout. How do you feel about this high-stakes gamble on football? Is it worth the risk for the school and the community? #Education #College #CUBoulder