Colorado coach Deion Sanders says Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter, other stars ‘going to play’ in bowl game
Colorado football stars Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter put on a show in the Buffaloes’ dominant victory over Oklahoma State on Friday. Sanders threw five touchdown passes while Hunter caught 10 passes for 116 yards and also recorded an interception on defense. The dynamic duo’s performances solidified their status as top NFL Draft prospects.
Before the game, Shedeur and his brother Shilo were escorted onto the field by their father, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders. Shedeur is expected to be a high draft pick in next year’s NFL Draft, while Hunter is also projected to be a first-round selection.
Despite their bright futures in the NFL, there has been speculation about whether Sanders and Hunter would skip Colorado’s upcoming bowl game. However, Sanders made it clear that he plans to play in the bowl game, emphasizing the importance of team unity and leadership.
Colorado will need some help to make it to the Big 12 title game, but regardless of the outcome, the Buffaloes are likely headed to a bowl game. This will be Colorado’s first bowl appearance in a non-COVID season since 2016, and the team is eager to end their bowl drought dating back to 2004.
While bowl games have lost some of their luster with the introduction of the College Football Playoff, Coach Sanders emphasized that all of his players will participate in the bowl game. He stressed the importance of finishing what they started and maintaining team structure for the next season.
Deion Sanders, a former standout at Florida State and NFL star, knows firsthand the impact of players opting out of bowl games. Last season, Florida State was left out of the playoff and suffered a lopsided loss in the Orange Bowl after several players chose to sit out.
In conclusion, Sanders and Hunter are committed to leading the Buffaloes in their upcoming bowl game, regardless of the outcome of their conference title hopes. Their dedication to the team and determination to finish the season strong will be key as Colorado looks to end their season on a high note.
