Colorado athletic director Rick George told The Athletic at Big 12 media days that he expected Sanders to return to campus “in a week or two, probably.” George said the two had been in constant contact since Sanders left campus to deal with his health and recover at his ranch in Canton, Texas, in late April.

Sanders spent his recovery time at his home in Texas and previously said he would provide an update upon his return to campus at Colorado. When asked about his situation at Big 12 Media Days, he shot down a question from The Athletic's David Ubben.