Colorado smashes spring game attendance record as Deion Sanders prepares for first season as head coach

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Deion Sanders is making Colorado football relevant again, and the spring game numbers are proving it. 

Colorado has already shattered attendance record two months before the Buffaloes' scheduled spring game, according to The Denver Post. 

Colorado Buffaloes live mascot Ralphie runs across the field with handlers during halftime of a game against the Oregon Ducks at Folsom Field on Nov. 5, 2022, in Boulder.  (Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

The Buffs have sold over 30,000 tickets to the game as of Tuesday morning, with general admission tickets for $10 while students can attend the game for free.  

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The previous record for attendance at a spring game was in 2008 when 17,800 fans showed up, according to the report. 

"The response for spring game sales has been very exciting," Alexis Williams, CU’s senior associate athletic director for external operations, said. "I think it exceeded anything we thought it would, so we’re excited to have thousands of fans be here for a spring game. I think it also is allowing fans who won’t be able to attend in the fall a chance to have a sneak peek and come to the game."

Sanders took over the program two months ago and has already made a massive splash. 

Colorado Buffaloes head football coach Deion Sanders speaks to members of the media about National Signing Day at the Dal Ward Athletic Center in Boulder on Feb. 1, 2023. (Matthew Jonas/MediaNews Group/Boulder Daily Camera via Getty Images)

"Prime Time" was able to bring in the 21st-ranked class on National Signing Day, adding a top-five transfer