Deion Sanders, head coach of the University of Colorado football team, has introduced a new classroom dress code for his players as they prepare for the 2025 season. The guidelines prohibit athletes from wearing slides, hoodies, and headphones while attending classes. Additionally, players are not allowed to sit in the back row during class sessions. For online courses, Sanders stated that shirts must be worn and students should not walk around while logged into virtual lectures.
Sanders addressed the policy in a video posted by his son, Deion Sanders Jr., stating, “If I see you in slides on campus, we’re going to have a problem,” (…) “If I see you with a hoodie on in class, with headphones on in class, it’s going to be a problem. If I see you sitting in the back of the classroom, it’s going to be a problem.” These remarks highlight his emphasis on discipline and accountability among student-athletes.
This new dress code is part of Sanders’ ongoing approach to guide and shape players beyond their performance on the field. Some fans questioned whether Sanders’ opposition to hoodies was consistent with images showing him wearing one himself; others interpreted his comments as referring specifically to hoods being up during classes.
Reactions from college football fans were mixed. One user wrote, “Deion isn’t just molding these players to be better football players. He’s molding them to be better men. Slides, hoodie w/ headphones just signals laziness. It signals that I am here for football only and going through the motions during class. Come ready on the field and life.” Another said, “The best coaches expect excellence in all aspects of life. Great coaches are a gift. Grateful for the ones I had.”
Sanders is implementing these standards with hopes that increased discipline will translate into success on the football field. The Buffaloes are aiming to improve upon their 9-4 record from 2024 despite key departures such as Heisman winner Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders entering the National Football League.
Other members of last year’s team—including Jimmy Horn Jr.—have also moved forward with professional careers.
Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.
