Colorado, Deion Sanders unveil grand gesture for Shedeur, Travis Hunter amid NFL struggles - Watch

Deion Sanders-led Colorado Buffaloes unveiled a grand gesture for Coach Prime's son, Shedeur Sanders, and No. 2 Draft pick Travis Hunter.

Published on: Aug 30, 2025, 05:54:37 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Deion Sanders-led Colorado Buffaloes unveiled a grand gesture for Coach Prime's son, Shedeur Sanders, and No. 2 Draft pick Travis Hunter ahead of their Division I NCAA game against Georgia Tech on Friday. The two NFL rookies' retired numbers were on display at Folsom Field.

Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes speaks with the media during the Big 12 Media Days (Getty Images via AFP)

The gesture comes as both Sanders and Hunter are struggling to find their place on the Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars rosters, respectively. The former has been listed as QB3, with Joe Flacco set to start for the Browns in Week 1. The latter, on the other hand, is out with an injury.

Hunter, the two-way sensation, left an indelible mark during his time with the Buffaloes. Over 22 games, he showcased his versatility, playing both wide receiver and cornerback. His dual-role endurance, logging nearly 1,400 snaps in a season, earned him the 2024 Heisman Trophy.

Shedeur Sanders, now with the Browns, was the offensive engine for Colorado across 24 games. As the quarterback, he completed 651 of 907 passes, achieving an impressive 71.8% completion rate. His passing yards totaled 7,364, averaging 8.1 yards per attempt and 306.8 yards per game. Sanders threw 64 touchdowns against 13 interceptions.

Colorado paid tribute to the duo's time in its own way.

“I’ll never forget how they got within 22 points of beating BYU in the Alamo Bowl. Truly a performance for the ages,” one fan reacted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Hunter I get. He won a Heisman. Sanders tho? Colorado just wants to hope he sticks around,” another one added.

Colorado vs Georgia Tech

On Friday night, the Yellow Jackets and Buffaloes will meet for the first time ever on the football field. It's a chance for bragging rights nearly 35 years after the programs became forever linked in the days when split titles were possible, long before major college football shifted to a tournament.

(With AP inputs)

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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