Deion Sanders advocates for salary cap in college football to curb excessive spending

Colorado coach Deion Sanders has been active in using the transfer portal and supporting players in name, image, and likeness deals. However, he believes that college football needs a salary cap to prevent teams from losing players to richer programs.

Sanders expressed his wish for a cap at Big 12 media day, emphasizing the need for fair competition. He highlighted the disparity between programs that can offer substantial financial incentives to players, leading to an imbalance in college football.

According to Sanders, the current system favors teams with significant financial resources, particularly in the SEC and Big Ten, resulting in their dominance in the College Football Playoff. He pointed out the challenge of competing against programs that can invest millions in recruiting new talent.

In Sanders' view, the team with the highest financial resources often has an advantage, ultimately influencing the outcomes in college football.

According to the source: NBC Sports.