​Colorado coach Deion Sanders sent a simple message that summed up where Colorado is headed as fall camp nears: the wait is almost over.Sanders posted on X that he misses his players and is ready for camp to begin, a comment that comes as Colorado is set to open training camp in just over 10 days on July 27. The Buffs are coming off a 3-9 season and have spent the offseason reshaping their roster and staff to get back on track.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThis summer has brought major change. Colorado added another large group of transfers, promoted linebacker coach Chris Marve to defensive coordinator for his first full season in Boulder, and turned the offense over to Brennan Marion, whose pace and approach are expected to give the offense a different feel.Sanders’ message also reflected the tone around the program, as the Buffs have stayed in the spotlight throughout the offseason, with many media outlets doubting their chances of a successful 2026 season. With camp just days away, the focus now shifts to how quickly the new additions this season can come together.Colorado opens the 2026 season on Sept. 3 at Georgia Tech, but the next step begins in Boulder. For Sanders and his team, camp will be the first real test of whether all the offseason changes will turn into progress on the field.Follow James Carnes on Facebook, Instagram, and X.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementContact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.This article originally appeared on Buffaloes Wire: Deion Sanders sends excited message as Colorado football camp nears