NCAAF News: Buffaloes HC Deion Sanders is firm about Travis Hunter and the Heisman Trophy

The outstanding season of Colorado Buffaloes player Travis Hunter positions him as a candidate for the Heisman Trophy. Regarding this situation, Deion Sanders was emphatic.

October 12, 2024 03:53PM EDT

**© Andrew Wevers/Getty Images**Travis Hunter #12 of the Colorado Buffaloes reacts while warming up prior to the game against the North Dakota State Bison at Folsom Field on August 29, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado.

Travis Hunter is undoubtedly one of the breakout stars of the NCAAF season. The versatile player for the Colorado Buffaloes has shown why he is among the best this season, making the Heisman Trophy a real possibility. His coach, Deion Sanders, was enthusiastic about this.

In the lead-up to Week 7, where the Buffaloes will face Kansas State, the eccentric coach Sanders made an appearance on College Gameday and made it clear about his player and the chance to dethrone Ashton Jeanty in the Heisman Trophy race.

“How do you even fix your mouth to say [Travis Hunter is not the Heisman favorite]?” Sanders stated. “Second? Travis Hunter is second? Travis Hunter and second have never gotten along.”

It’s worth noting that both Hunter and QB Shedeur Sanders have been key players for the Buffaloes, who have serious intentions of winning the title. Additionally, the possibility of Sanders becoming a next-level NFL prospect is growing stronger.

.@DeionSanders had to call @PatMcAfeeShow out for saying Travis Hunter is the second favorite for the Heisman 😭

"No, Coach! We're going to change it right now!" pic.twitter.com/t3tLVeeiKf
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) October 12, 2024

Sanders and Hunter’s future

Deion Sanders’ presence immediately draws attention in the league, but it was the head coach himself who made it clear about who is more important within this structure: him or Travis Hunter.

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“It’s not me against Travis,” Sanders stated, per Sports Illustrated. “I had my turn, man. I’m not a door knob anymore. You can’t just turn me on and off like a light switch anymore. I don’t do that. Travis is everything. He is ‘it.’ It’s his turn now. I want him to have all the accolades, all the praise, all the love, all the attention, and all the focus that he desires. I’ve had my turn.“, the HC concluded.

Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes looks on prior to the game against the North Dakota State Bison at Folsom Field on August 29, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado.

What’s next for the Colorado Buffaloes?

Kansas State, October 12th
Arizona, October 19th
Cincinnati, October 26th
Texas Tech, November 9th
Utah, November 16th

Matías Persuh

Matias Persuh is a sports journalist and writer who began his career after graduating with a bachelor's degree in Sports Journalism in 2008. Over the years, he has covered numerous events, including local soccer games, and has conducted interviews with players and coaches. In addition to his writing, Matias has contributed as a columnist on various radio shows. Joining Bolavip US in July 2024 marked a significant step forward in his career, allowing him to continue developing his skills and delivering resonant news about U.S. sports to the audience.