Sanders has defended his approach, citing his effort to save the university money, his high profile, and Colorado’s focus on transfer-portal players. Although he has a $200,000 travel budget, he has not used it for recruiting visits. Houshmandzadeh also warned that Colorado could lose relevance after Sanders leaves, despite the visibility and revenue he has brought the program. Colorado went 9-4 in 2024 with quarterback Shedeur Sanders, then struggled after his departure, finishing 3-9 in 2025 and starting 2026 at 2-5.
### Key Takeaways
– Houshmandzadeh says in-home recruiting visits could help Colorado attract top players.
– Sanders points to cost savings, his public profile, and the transfer portal as reasons for his approach.
– Critics worry Colorado lacks the resources and local recruiting depth to sustain success without stronger recruiting.
– Sanders has brought attention and financial benefits to the Buffaloes, but his long-term impact remains a concern.
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