Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders had a powerful response for his critics following his team’s commanding 28-9 victory over Colorado State on Saturday. The Buffaloes bounced back from a tough 28-10 loss to Nebraska the previous week, a game in which Sanders faced heavy criticism for seemingly throwing his offensive line under the bus after being sacked six times.
With a renewed sense of unity, the Buffaloes delivered a much-improved performance, allowing Sanders to be sacked just once against their in-state rivals. The standout quarterback, along with star wide receiver Travis Hunter, made a notable statement during their postgame press conference. Behind them stood Colorado’s entire offensive line, a visible show of solidarity and teamwork.
The gesture sent a clear message: the Buffaloes were a united front. Sanders, addressing the media, didn’t hesitate to praise his offensive line and call out those who tried to create division within the team.
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“It was a change in everything,” Sanders said, acknowledging the turnaround in the team’s approach. “We all got together and understood that we’ve got to do it. Whenever everybody is trying to push each other against each other, flip words and everything like that, together we all stayed as a family and won. You can’t put us against each other.”
Sanders’ words emphasized the bond between him and his teammates, underscoring the resilience of the Buffaloes despite external criticism. His on-field performance backed up his leadership, as he completed 36 of 49 passes for 310 yards and threw four touchdowns.
Hunter was a key target, catching 13 passes for 100 yards and two touchdowns, helping lead the Buffaloes to a decisive victory.
In a game where teamwork and unity were on full display, Shedeur Sanders made it clear that no one could disrupt the bond between him and his team, and their success moving forward would depend on that strength.
