Lakers' LeBron James Hypes Deion Sanders, Colorado, Calls Out Critics After Utah Win

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James called out critics of head coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado football program after the No. 17 Buffaloes crushed Utah 49-24 on Saturday.

With the win, Colorado moved to 8-2 overall and 6-1 in the Big 12, maintaining control of its own destiny to make the conference championship game.

Colorado was 1-11 in 2022, the year before the Pro Football Hall of Famer became the Buffaloes' head coach. The team improved to 4-8 but notably went 1-8 and last place in the Pac-12. Still, that win total was quadruple the one from the year before.

Colorado has now doubled its 2023 win total with two regular-season games remaining. Two-way star Travis Hunter looks like the frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy, and quarterback Shedeur Sanders could very well end up being in the conversation for the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.

Outside of a Week 2 loss to Nebraska, Colorado has scored 28 or more points in each of its games. That includes 39.5 points per game during the team's four-game winning streak.

And now the Buffaloes could very well be fighting for a national championship.

If Colorado wins its next two games, it'll be in the Big 12 title game for certain. Up first is a road date against Kansas on Saturday followed by a home game against Oklahoma State on Friday, Nov. 29.

Regardless of how the season ends, Sanders has done an incredible job at Colorado, which has enjoyed a remarkable turnaround in just two years. But a conference championship and CFP appearance could be in the works now too as the coach continues his magic in Boulder.