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It’s safe to say that graduation day was a success for the Colorado Buffaloes.
In the final game of the regular season, Colorado improved to 9-3 with a 52-0 win over Oklahoma State.
Over time @over time
Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter threw out a ball on Senior Day
Shedeur: Travis:
438 PASS YDS 10 REC
5 PASS TDS 116 YDS
34/41 COMP 3 REC TDS
1 INT pic.twitter.com/uuMT958Zy0
The day began with Senior Day celebrations and head coach Deion Sanders was able to join his sons Shedeur and Shilo on the gridiron.
When the game started, it was all Colorado right from the start. The Buffaloes scored 21 points in the first half and added another 31 in the final two quarters to secure the resounding victory.
Colorado produced 471 total offensive yards while limiting Oklahoma State to just 124. The Buffaloes’ defense forced four Cowboys turnovers and the Colorado offense was electric.
Shedeur Sanders went 34 of 41 for 438 yards with five touchdowns and one interception. During the game, he tied Colorado’s single-season passing record, set 28 years ago by Koy Detmer, and also received the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award.
He has rushed for 3,926 yards with 35 touchdowns and just eight interceptions this season. Fans took to social media to praise his play and project his NFL future.
Vic Lombardi @Vic Lombardi
Shedeur Sanders is so damn good with the money. He can feel what we all see. Amazing instincts that will serve him well in the NFL. He is the best quarterback in CU history. And that is very easy to recognize.
CJ @CjSonOfAnarchy
It won’t be long before Shedeur Sanders is the best QB in the NFL. Crazy talent and poise in your pocket. Must be QB1 off the board in next year’s draft.
Lando Scott @LandosHotTakes
Shedeur Sanders is a better candidate than any of the guys who finished in the top three last year
Timothy J Jones @tjayjones8
Shedeur Sanders doesn’t get enough credit for being a really good quarterback. Yes, Deion Sanders is his father, but that shouldn’t change the fact that he’s real. #Colorado
StatMuse Football @statmusefb
Shedeur Sanders has as many passing touchdowns as Oklahoma State has first downs. pic.twitter.com/jpL17Rs3LR
Sanders wasn’t the only one having a banner day. Two-way star Travis Hunter had 10 catches for 116 yards and three touchdowns on offense while securing one interception on defense.
Hunter is up to 92 catches, including 1,152, with 14 touchdowns as a receiver and 12 interceptions on defense. Fans took to social media to praise his Heisman candidacy.
Brett McMurphy @Brett_McMurphy
The only remaining suspense in the Heisman Trophy is whether Travis Hunter breaks Joe Burrow’s record for biggest win
The Sammooo! Show @TheSammoooShow5
First of all, let me personally apologize to Shedeur Sanders because what you are doing against Oklahoma State is insane. I would like to apologize to Travis Hunter. You’re the Heisman of the Year. That’s all I have to say.
RJ Young @RJ_Young
1. Travis Hunter has four games with a TD catch AND INT.
2. He is the first player ever with 1,000 receiving yards, 10 or more TDs and multiple INTs.
3. This is the Heisman Trophy winner. pic.twitter.com/cZ3qDWldxn
Jeremy Bloom @JeremyBloom11
Travis Hunter, congrats on winning the Heisman – I can’t wait to see the baby at Folsom Field!!
Colorado remains in contention for the Big 12 title, but will need help to get there.
If the chips fall to Colorado, a win in this game could secure the program a berth in the College Football Playoff. Regardless of how this turns out, the Buffaloes are without a fight for the first time since 2020 and have nine wins for the first time since 2016.
