Shedeur Sanders is facing backlash after a controversial decision at the end of Colorado’s game against Nebraska on Saturday evening. Nebraska secured a 28-10 victory over Colorado at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, and while the outcome was a tough loss for the Buffaloes, it was Sanders’ actions in the closing moments of the game that sparked criticism.
Shedeur Sanders, regarded as one of the top quarterbacks in the country, struggled throughout the game as Nebraska’s defense relentlessly applied pressure. He endured several sacks and took some hard hits, including blows to the head, as the Cornhuskers’ front seven dominated the line of scrimmage.
With the game out of reach late in the fourth quarter, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders made the decision to pull his son from the field. With less than a minute remaining in the game, Shedeur Sanders was seen leaving the sideline and heading toward the locker room before the final whistle blew.
This move didn’t sit well with many fans, who felt it was unsportsmanlike for Sanders to walk off before the game officially ended. Social media quickly lit up with criticism, accusing Sanders of showing poor sportsmanship and a lack of leadership.
“Shedeur leaving his teammates before the end of the game is reflective of that Colorado team’s culture. It’s a joke,” one fan posted.
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Another fan added, “Deion quitting on this 18-point game by pulling Shedeur with 4 minutes left and then Shedeur leaving the field at the 2-minute whistle is certainly something.”
Others criticized the optics of Sanders having his personal camera crew follow him to the locker room while the game was still ongoing. “Shedeur Sanders having his two camera guys follow him to the locker room while there’s still 2 minutes left in the Nebraska-Colorado game is wild,” another fan commented.
Some fans took a more sarcastic tone, with one joking, “Sucks that Shedeur left before the game ended. CFB fans were waiting for his post-game celebration.”
After the game, Deion Sanders was asked about the decision to pull his son before the clock ran out. He defended the move, explaining that they wanted to be cautious given the hits Shedeur had taken during the game. “I believe he’s OK mentally and physically, but we wanted to make sure he’ll be good for next week’s game,” Deion said.
The loss drops Colorado to 1-1 on the season, and while the defeat stung, the post-game drama surrounding Shedeur Sanders has become a bigger talking point.
As the Buffaloes look to bounce back, both Shedeur and his father will likely face scrutiny about how they handle tough moments like these moving forward.
