Things got a bit awkward between Colorado Buffaloes star quarterback Shedeur Sanders and former NFL QB Cam Newton ahead of Colorado’s game against UCF on Saturday. In the initial clip shared on social media, the two quarterbacks appeared to be having a cordial exchange as Newton walked onto the field to speak with Sanders before the game.
However, a newly surfaced, longer video of the interaction paints a different picture, revealing that the conversation didn’t go as smoothly as it first appeared.
In the extended footage, Newton seems visibly annoyed after their interaction. According to reports, Newton later told a friend that Sanders had called him out for interrupting his pregame routine, telling him he was on “some weird sh–” for doing so.
While the exchange may have seemed harmless at first glance, the tension between the two quarterbacks quickly became evident in the longer video, with Newton apparently taken aback by Sanders’ response.
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Shedeur Sanders, known for his intense focus and preparation, clearly places a high value on maintaining his pregame routine without distractions. The incident with Newton underscores how serious Sanders is about his mental and physical preparation before taking the field. It’s not the first time Sanders has shown how particular he is about his pregame process, but this interaction with an NFL legend certainly caught fans off guard.
The moment quickly made waves across social media, as fans and analysts discussed the interaction, with some siding with Sanders’ need to protect his focus and others suggesting the exchange could have been handled differently.
In any case, the incident highlights the importance athletes place on their game-day rituals and the delicate balance between camaraderie and competition.
For Cam Newton, who has long been one of the more charismatic figures in football, the exchange with Sanders seemed to be an unexpected moment of friction. What was likely intended as a friendly pregame chat quickly turned into an awkward situation, reminding everyone that when it comes to game day, even light interactions can sometimes cross boundaries for players who are locked into their routines.
