Midway through his second year, Deion Sanders has transformed Colorado from a 1-11 joke into a team in contention for the College Football Playoff.

Colorado's resurgence in the Big 12 has been a storyline all season, yet Deion Sanders remains steady in his recruiting approach. Despite the program's success, Sanders insists that his strategy has not changed.

Thanks largely to an improved defense, Colorado is playing its best under Sanders and closing in on bowl eligibility.