Deion Sanders admits interest in coaching for a Power 5 program

While speaking with CBS in an interview, Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders expressed interest in taking over a Power 5 program. The NFL legend was candid when asked about a hypothetical question about a school offering him their coaching job — stating that he would be foolish not to entertain the offer.

Deion Sanders on taking over at a Power 5 school

During a sit-down interview with 60 Minutes, Sanders admitted that he would be interested in taking over for a big-name program after his success at Jackson State. Sanders has brought his superstar attitude and flair to the ranks of college football as a coach, and his name has been mentioned many times as a potential target for schools looking to replace coaches.

“What happens when a Power 5 school says ‘give us a number — we’ll make it work?'”

“I’m gonna have to entertain it. Yes. I’m gonna have to entertain it. Straight up. I’d be a fool not to,” said Sanders.

In his third year with the Tigers, Sanders has opened the season with a 5-0 record — bringing his career coaching record to 20-5 overall.

Last season the Tigers finished with an 11-2 record and a perfect 9-0 record in SWAC play, earning a bowl game appearance in the Celebration Bowl against the MEAC’s South Carolina State Bulldogs.