The Colorado Buffaloes’ Week 10 road matchup against the Texas Tech Red Raiders started with a scare. The Buffs ended the first half, trailing by three points. However, they not just rallied but steamrolled the Red Raiders in the third and fourth quarters, securing a dominating 27-41 win. And the stars of the show: Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders.
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With the exceptional performance, Hunter has elevated himself as the frontrunner in the Heisman Trophy race. Sanders, on his part, elevated his game once again when things got tough. The second half of this week’s matchup demanded the A game from both of them. And they delivered.
Shedeur turned up as a true hero for the Buffaloes, scoring three touchdowns for 291 yards. Travis wasn’t too far behind either.
There isn’t a game this season where Travis hasn’t delivered — on both sides of the ball. Against Texas Tech, though, he was more active on the offensive side of the ball. The receiver covered 99 yards in nine receptions, scoring one touchdown.
This week’s performance and the crucial role Travis has played for CU this season surely left Shedeur in awe — to the point that he took to X to cast his Heisman vote for Travis:
“Travis Hunter should win the Heisman.”
Shedeur knows that even he has a decent chance to win the Heisman trophy. However, he has taken the selfless route to show respect and support for his teammate, who seems to have some great things in store for him in the game.
However, Colorado’s Director of Athletics, Rick George, wasn’t quite convinced that Shedeur was truly giving up on his Heisman hope. He replied to Shedeur’s post, saying, “So should you!”
George possibly saw a Heisman spark in Shedeur in the second half against Texas Tech. After all, the comeback wouldn’t have been possible without his poise and leadership.
If Deion Sanders had to pick between Travis and Shedeur
Before the game against Texas Tech, coach Deion Sanders was posed a question about the two worthy Heisman contenders in his team. Deion didn’t even stutter when naming his pick.
“Travis gets my vote. Travis is the best player in college football,” he said.
It was an easy pick for Deion, considering how Hunter has played all season. However, the season is far from over. As the Buffs enter their last three games, Shedeur can still step up, and clinch the trophy.
The young QB has put CU in a position of dominance. The side is currently ranked second in the Big 12. With him as the signal caller, the Buffaloes could play in the Big 12 Championship game this year, after 19 years.
When the title is at stake, whoever wins the Heisman Trophy would become secondary priority for Hunter, Shedeur, Coach Prime, and the Buffs bandwagon and fans.
