Yet they “hit it off” as friends this year, Coppom said. Why Deion Sanders and Peggy Coppom share a bond. In her case, Sanders and the joy he’s brought back to Colorado football have helped ...

Football brought Deion Sanders and 99-year-old Peggy Coppom together, but their friendship has grown far beyond that. Sanders, 56, met Coppom, a University of Colorado football superfan, in ...

Peggy Coppom believes in staying positive and loving life even after the death of her twin sister and fellow CU superfan Betty Hoover. To stream 9NEWS on your phone, you need the 9NEWS app.

BOULDER — Peggy Coppom was in tears. Deion Sanders said he had to turn away because he was getting ready to cry. Last Saturday, over 50,000 Colorado fans sang "Happy Birthday" to Buffs superfan ...

A tender moment between CU football coach, Deion Sanders, and CU Buffs superfan 98-year-old Peggy Coppom, at the CU WBB game on November 8, 2023.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer) ...

Peggy Coppom, better known as Miss. Peggy is a Colorado football super fan and one of the most popular figures in Buffaloes lore. According to ESPN, Miss.

BOULDER, Colo. — Peggy Coppom is 98. She’s arguably Colorado’s most famous fan, but she’s also quick to offer an apology for her declining eyesight and hearing.

Deion Sanders (left) and Peggy Coppom photographed together on April 22, 2023. Michael Ciaglo for The Washington Post via Getty “Well, my gosh, this year, first of all, it’s been unbelievable ...

David Zalubowski/AP Colorado coach Deion Sanders, left, leads longtime supporter Peggy Coppom to kick the football before the team’s spring practice NCAA college football game April 22, 2023, in ...

Twin sisters Peggy Coppom and Betty Hoover, who are on hand to cheer for Colorado's sports teams, are honored in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2019, in ...

Coach Prime, CU Buffs bring joy to 99-year-old superfan Peggy Coppom As she approaches 100th birthday, Coppom says notoriety from Coach Prime era filling void after losing twin sister Betty Hoover ...