“And she’s not gonna divorce me like the other 2 did.” Y’all, Deion Sanders has found the love of his life. Buffs have done it. Coach Prime had to prove everyone wrong after that over-hyped 2023 season carrying the “playing for clicks” tag. With Colorado ending the year on a 9-win run, Deion Sanders has successfully managed to wipe off “All Hollywood” allegations. Take that and add Travis Hunter grabbing the Heisman and Shedeur Sanders, grabbing the Golden Arm award, and you get the perfect “We here” era from Colorado Buffs football. However, getting a Bowl ticket wasn’t Deion Sanders’ main goal.

….Making Peggy Coppom have a shot at watching the Buffs play at the Bowl was the target. The 100-year-old Colorado superfan has been waiting patiently to watch the Buffs play at the Bowl, and her wish is now fulfilled as Deion Sanders takes the reins against BYU in the Alamo Bowl. “We set out 1 goal. To get Ms. Peggy to a Bowl Game. That’s my most beautiful date I have ever had,” Deion added. But wait a minute, what is this? “And she’s not gonna divorce me like the other 2 did. Or was it the other way around?” Coach Prime added. Man, Deion is straight up taking shots at both his ex-wives. This man is mad!!

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That entire Pilar Sanders divorce scenario was one he-k of a deal in Deion Sanders’ life. Although Coach Prime won and Pilar lost the $2 million defamation lawsuit as well, there is still some animosity left, so we understand why Deion keeps jabbing at her. Getting Peggy to the Bowl and also throwing a jab at Pilar was Deion’s way of getting 2 birds with 1 stone.

See, Coach Prime didn’t forget Senior Day. Shedeur and Shilo’s trap of getting Deion and Pilar to walk together on Senior Day backfired. Do you think Deion Sanders has a foot problem? Yeah, well, after you watch the clip of how Deion slanted and ran away from Pilar, you will start rethinking everything. “World War III” as the Sanders boys call it.

The little jab was some elite-level psychological warfare, but it’s alright. However, what is surprising is Carolyne Chambers catching a random stray during Deion’s speech. “other 2 did”. If one was Pilar, the other was definitely Carolyne, but why was she even caught in the crossfire?

Carolyne Chambers catches a stray!!

“Don’t bite the hand that feeds you.” Yeah, well, Deion doesn’t give a flying f—. Chambers has been nothing but supportive of Coach Prime and the Buffs. Before the season even began, she was already out there sharing inspirational stuff for Colorado. “WE NOT NEW TO THIS!! We True to This!” she wrote while sharing a compilation of her and the Sanders family.

And when it comes down to the Bowl game, she was all in wearing a Buffs headband. “We’re here!” she mentioned on her Instagram story. From what we know, things aren’t that bitter between Deion and Carolyne, so all of this is kind of surprising.

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Regardless, Deion could use her support instead of throwing shade at her. Because, at the end of the day, the Alamo Bowl ain’t gonna be an easy game. In the entire Big 12, BYU’s defense has been ranked as the best. So what happens when you pit the best defense in the conference against the 3rd highest-scoring offense of the conference? You get an all-out brawl.

Not only will Shedeur and Hunter both be tested in the gridiron, but BYU will do everything possible to curb the Buffs run game. Deion’s entire running and receiver corp has to be on high alert. And the offensive line? Well, they gotta bring in the A-game.

BYU has 20 interceptions under their belt this year. The most in the entire conference. They gonna run down Shedeur like their lives depended on it, and with how flaky the Buffs’ offense has always been, it doesn’t shine a lot of confidence.

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This is gonna be one he-k of a game, so make sure you don’t skip out on it!!

Ms. Peggy Coppom, the Colorado University Buffaloes’ Superfan, experienced an unexpected thrill and a half when the coaches gave her a “gold ticket” for the basketball games of the 2025-2026 season.

This heart-moving story is another example of Deion Sanders’ program showing respect and gratitude to its faithful followers. Miss Peggy has been a loyal supporter of the team since the 1940s and has been a regular at the games ever since.

Deion Sanders And Team Show Love for Century-Old Superfan

The Colorado Buffaloes made headlines this week with a special surprise for their most dedicated fan. Basketball coaches JR Payne and Tad Boyle visited Miss Peggy at her home to present her with what they called a “golden ticket” – a full season pass to both men’s and women’s basketball games for 2025-26.

The Colorado Buffaloes Instagram post captured the emotional moment with the caption: “Peggy’s golden ticket Coach Payne & Coach Boyle presented Miss Peggy with her 2025-26 season pass to @cubuffswbb & @cubuffsmbb.”

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In the heartwarming video, the coaches can be heard saying, “So, Coach Tad and I are here to present you with what we’re calling a golden ticket. And this is your very special pass. You’re the only one who gets it for your season tickets for men’s and women’s basketball this year.”

Miss Peggy responded with gratitude, while the coaches assured her, “And we’re going to see you at all the games, right? Yeah, you will. We love you.” A week after Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter won the Heisman Trophy, Miss Peggy hit the pose next to the trophy. Peggy Coppom, the 100-year-old Colorado superfan, has attended Buffaloes games since the 1940s.

She was present for the program’s Valero Alamo Bowl send-off Saturday, where she posed next to the Heisman Trophy and struck the famous stance, just like Hunter did throughout the season.

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Coppom developed a friendship with head football coach Deion Sanders during the 2023 season. Sanders promised Coppom he would get her to a bowl game for her 100th birthday, which came true earlier this season. The No. 23 Buffaloes met No. 17 BYU on December 28 in San Antonio.

Colorado fans serenaded the 100-year-old with a “Happy Birthday” rendition last month during their win against Utah. On her birthday, she joined Sanders in a news conference, with the head coach announcing that the Buffaloes would be launching a special line of apparel for Coppom.

“She is the epitome of CU Buffs. She’s the epitome of Buff Nation,” Sanders said. “She is the rock that holds us all together, and I’m thankful to know her. I really am”.

After the Buffaloes clinched a bowl game, Sanders said Coppom meant “so much” to the program and was pleased to honor his promise. “Now we’ve just gotta get a private plane to make sure she’s comfortable on the way there,” Sanders said. “Yeah, we ain’t putting Peggy on a regular plane, I promise you that”.

Fans cheer, legends inspire. For the Buffs, Coppom is both.

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100 Y/O Colorado royalty Miss. Peggy gets surprised with special gift from Deion Sanders’ coaching staff ahead of 2025

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Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes had a special surprise for 100-year-old superfan Peggy Coppom. She has been a loyal supporter of the program for decades and has become a treasured member of the fan base. Miss Peggy also developed a strong bond with Coach Prime over the past two years.

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On Wednesday, the Buffs dedicated a post to Miss Peggy’s surprise. It included a clip of basketball coaches Tad Boyle and JR Payne visiting her in her home. They gifted her a ‘golden ticket’ that gives her access to all the men’s and women’s basketball games for the 2025 season.

The post also included snippets of the duo posing with Miss Peggy as she showed off a yellow Colorado sweatshirt and pom poms.

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“Peggy’s Golden Ticket Coach Payne & Coach Boyle presented Miss Peggy with her 2025-26 season pass,” the caption on the post read.

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Miss Peggy has been supporting the Buffs athletics program since moving to Boulder in 1939. She and her identical twin sister, Betty Hoover, attended every football game. Betty died in 2020, but Miss Peggy has continued their legacy.

Last year, she received special treatment from Deion Sanders’ football team. She attended their games and cheered for them from the stands. In November 2024, Coach Prime revealed that one of their top goals for the season is to get Miss Peggy to a Bowl game.

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“I was really dedicated to get Peggy to a Bowl game,” Sanders said during a press conference. “Now, we’re trying to get Peggy to the game. Yeah, it was a bowl game. Now it’s the game.”

The Buffs ended the 2024 season with a 9-4 record and an Alamo Bowl appearance. Deion Sanders prepared a grand welcome for the 100-year-old superfan in San Antonio for the bowl game.

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Deion Sanders opens up about his bond with Miss Peggy

In January, Deion Sanders, on The Late Show with Steven Colbert, talked about Miss Peggy and her value as a Colorado Buffaloes fan.

Coach Prime also opened up about the strong bond and connection he shares with her.

“Miss Peggy is 100 years old,” Coach Prime said (0:30). “She’s the OB: the Original Buff. She’s awesome. She’s unbelievable. Separate generations, but she has embraced me, loved me, guided me, and supported me in every facet, and I have supported her.

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“Our goal was one thing, we had to get Miss Peggy to a bowl game and that’s what we did. … She’s so awesome, I lover her.”

Coach Prime will look to compete for the Big 12 title and a spot in the 12-team playoffs this year. Fans can expect to see Miss Peggy on the sidelines supporting the team.

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About the author Priyam Hazarika Priyam is a College Sports content executive at Sportskeeda with a master’s in Advertising and Marketing Management and over two years of experience as a writer. When it comes to reporting, Priyam believes doing a technical deep dive is one of his biggest strengths and he loves to dissect plays on the field and factor out the strengths/weaknesses of players.

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The Colorado Buffaloes closed the spring practice session over the weekend with the annual Black and Gold Game. The spring game was set in front of a sold-out crowd of 45,000.

One longtime supporter of the program got a chance to be part of the action on Saturday. Ninety-eight-year-old Peggy Coppom got a surprise from head coach Deion Sanders as he led her onto Folsom Field to kick the opening kickoff.

The Buffs have seen a huge turnaround in Boulder this offseason as Coach Prime has reenergized a program that’s been stuck in the mud. Colorado has seen just four winning seasons over the last two decades, including a one-win campaign in 2022.

Sanders has been able to provide hope to the fanbase as he changes the culture and upgrades the roster. He’s done much of that through the portal, bringing in the nation’s top ranked transfer class this offseason.

That excitement surrounding the team led to not only a huge boost in merchandise and season ticket sales, but it also resulted in a packed house for the spring game.

The difference between this year and last year is quite noticeable.

The difference in attendance for the Colorado spring game from 2022 to 2023 is insane😳 pic.twitter.com/1cSdaoZwZY — PFF College (@PFF_College) April 22, 2023

One fan in attendance was 98-year-old Peggy Coppom, who’s stayed with the Buffs through thick and thin over the last 80 years. He dedication and unwavering support landed her an awesome honor on Saturday.

Coach Prime surprised Coppom by bringing her onto the field for the opening kickoff. She had no idea what was in the works.

“Where are we going?” she asked as Deion Sanders led her onto the field.

After learning that she’d been tasked with kicking the opening kickoff, the shock sank in.

“I said, ‘What!?’ I prayed to Jesus, ‘Help me get through this.’ My balance isn’t very good anymore. My eyes aren’t good anymore.”

You wouldn’t have been able to tell by her kickoff. Coppom, while still walking hand in hand with Coach Prime, drilled that kick to get the action started.

Deion Sanders commented on the kick after the game, saying, “Peggy was the MVP of the game. She was quick. Her first step was unbelievable. She was very physical when she grabbed me to make sure I held her arm… She made a big play. Her kickoff was phenomenal.”

Coppom has been watching the Buffaloes for decades, and now, she got to be a part of the action. She’s one of the most well-known superfans in college sports, attending more than 3,000 Colorado events with her late twin sister, Betty Hoover.

This will be a moment that Coppom, who was recently inducted into the CU Athletics Hall of Fame, will never forget.