‘Cornerstone stars of Deion’s transfer congregation’ erased years of Colorado futility

In one afternoon, with one monumentally shocking result to those who didn’t do enough research and let negative slants from reporters with agenda dictate their outlook, Colorado football was able to “erase years of futility” due to the strength of Deion Sanders’ top two recruiting imports from Jackson State, Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter — this, at least, according to ESPN’s Dave Wilson.

“The cornerstone stars of Sanders’ transfer congregation — Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, who both came with him from Jackson State — definitely made the Horned Frogs uncomfortable,” Wilson prefaced before saying, “Along the way, they erased years of futility for Colorado in just one game.”

Sanders completed 38/47 passes for 510 yards, the most passing yards by a player in his FBS debut over the past 25 years, while also becoming the first Colorado quarterback ever to top the 500-yard mark per Wilson. Hunter, meanwhile, was on the field for 129 snaps and became the first Division I player in the past 20 seasons to have 100 receiving yards (he finished with 119 on 11 catches) and an interception in the same game.

Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter are living proof that Colorado football is a top program as long as Deion Sanders is around

The numbers Sanders put up in his debut at the Power Five level will be legitimately tough to match by anyone across the country throughout the 2023 campaign. In one afternoon, Sanders put himself at the forefront of Heisman voters; with the possibility that he’ll remain at the top of their rankings come voting time if he can consistently keep up that level of performance.

Hunter, who christened himself the top Heisman candidate ahead of the season, is proving to be a one-of-a-kind prospect with his elite two-way contributions. The award isn’t typically won by a non-QB, but Hunter is looking like he’s good enough to warrant consideration for it.

Both players are living proof that as long as Coach Prime is the head coach of the Colorado football program, the Buffs will not only be relevant in a way they haven’t been in more than half a decade, but the public will pay attention, and plenty of it; since Sanders’ top two players are as must-see as any active player in the nation.