Deion Sanders landed the Jackson State head coaching job ahead of the 2020 season. Now, after some strong results on the field and a strong track record in recruiting, Sanders is dealing with his name getting floated for Power 5 openings.

Though Auburn still has a head coach in Bryan Harsin, Sanders’ name has been linked to the Tigers should they make a change. Georgia Tech, Arizona State and even Nebraska are Power 5 teams with openings that could potentially make a push for Sanders.

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So, does Sanders have an actual interest in making the jump to the Power 5? During an interview for CBS’ 60 Minutes, Sanders admitted he’s going to have to “entertain” Power 5 offers, saying he’d “be a fool not to.”

“I’m going to have to entertain it,” Sanders said via 247 Sports. “Yes, I’m going to have to entertain it, straight up. I’d be a fool not to.”

He went on to say his focus is purely on winning and dominating as a coach. According to Sanders, that’s a part of his DNA no matter where he’s at:

“I’ve got to win in every facet of life. That’s what winning is,” Sanders explained. “Baby, we’re a winner. We smell like winners around here. When you saw us on the practice field and we first met, you could feel that you shook the hand of a winner. You felt that. I knew dern well you called somebody and said I just met Coach Prime and he’s magnetic. I’m going to win and not only am I going to win, I’m going to dominate. That’s what I do. That’s who I am.”