The Colorado Buffaloes are rolling, but Deion Sanders knows he cannot afford to rest on his laurels. Hence, the team's hot run is an eye-opener for most, especially considering the Buffaloes went 1-11 in 2022.

There is no doubt that the 56-year-old former NFL player has flipped the script for the Colorado Buffaloes. The highlight of that is returning with just 10 players on scholarship and welcoming 68 new scholarship players, The Athletic reported.

The ploy has so far paid off, with the Buffaloes off to an early 2-0 start. As things look now, Sanders compares his schedule with the team as something similar to Santa Claus, with every Saturday feeling like Christmas for Colorado fans at the moment when he spoke to media via CBS Sports.

"Santa don't have time. He got to deliver the gifts. He don't got time to enjoy his cookies. That's all he gets. I ain't got time for that. I've got to keep it going," the two-time Super Bowl champion stated.

Sanders has been the talk of the town, but his early success with the Colorado Buffaloes is something he needs to sustain. That includes ensuring things go well in practice and that they are ready for their next opponents.

Rocky mountain showdown

Next up for the Colorado Buffaloes are the Colorado State Rams on Saturday, September 16, starting at 10:00 p.m. E.T.

In their head-to-head, the Buffaloes have won their last five meetings dating. Sanders will be looking to maintain their hot start by aiming for their third win in this Rocky Mountain showdown, SI.com reported.