3 months, 1 week ago

Newly minted Heisman winner Travis Hunter and Colorado return to practice, prepare for Alamo Bowl

BOULDER, Colo. — The fishing trips have been put on hold and the award-show excursions wrapped up. Now, it’s time for newly minted Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and the Colorado Buffaloes to get back to the business of a bowl game. “It’s not just a bowl game where we’re going to go be merry and have a Merry Christmas and exchange gifts and do all of that,” Deion Sanders explained. “Travis, with ‘Coach Prime’ and Shedeur, those are the three most influential people that have helped reestablish winning back here in Colorado,” Colorado offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur said. “They’ve taken it to yet another level — and that was the plan all along.” Reeled back in Deion Sanders was caught off guard when linebacker Jeremiah Brown hit the transfer portal.

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1 month ago

Heisman Trophy winner and 2-way star Travis Hunter says he won’t work out at the NFL combine

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter insists he’s a different kind of player. It’s all football for me, I have nothing else to worry about.” Critics question whether Hunter really can play both full-time in the NFL, given the rigorous nature of double duty. Hunter’s game week routine at Colorado called for early morning wakeup calls, regular treatment sessions, …

3 months ago

Hunter and Sanders close successful chapter at Colorado despite blowout loss to BYU in Alamo Bowl

Associated Press

SAN ANTONIO — On the scoreboard, Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders went out with a whimper at Colorado. “We laid the foundation of the program and it’s safer for the other players coming in to pick up where we left off.” Nothing’s been the same at Colorado since the school hired Deion Sanders as head coach in December 2022 — …

Colorado Two-Way Star Travis Hunter Wins Heisman Trophy As College Football's Top Player

Huff Post

Colorado’s Travis Hunter holds the trophy after winning the Heisman Trophy as the outstanding player in college football, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in New York. via Associated Press NEW YORK — Travis Hunter turned every play into prime time — on both sides of the ball — and ultimately took home the Heisman Trophy. “I always say I’m going to …

Travis Hunter: Why Heisman Trophy winner is ‘two players in one’ and such a rare talent in college football

CNN

CNN — One of the rarest qualities in all of team sports is the ability to impact a game in multiple ways. One of the keys to harnessing Hunter’s immense ability has been playing under Sanders – also now known as Coach Prime – a former two-way player in his own right and current Colorado head coach. “He did it …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Heisman winner Travis Hunter charted his own path and validated Deion Sanders as a coach

New York Times

NEW YORK — After winning the Heisman Trophy, Colorado star Travis Hunter hugged his fiancee and then his mom. “So you know me, being different makes me feel more comfortable than doing the norm.” Travis Hunter became Colorado’s first Heisman Trophy winner since running back Rashaan Salaam in 1994. So I made sure I stayed with him, stayed committed and …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jackson State wins its first Celebration Bowl, beating South Carolina State 28-7

Associated Press

ATLANTA — Jacobian Morgan threw a pair of touchdown passes to Joanes Fortilien, Irv Mulligan added two short touchdown runs and Jackson State defeated South Carolina State 28-7 on Saturday in the Celebration Bowl that serves as the HBCU national championship. The Southwestern Athletic Conference champion Tigers outgained the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference’s Bulldogs 383-211, giving up just 59 yards through …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter wins the 2024 Heisman Trophy

LA Times

Two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, punctuating a tireless performance all season by a dynamic player with a unique combination of skills. “It’s crazy.” Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel came in third and Miami quarterback Cam Ward finished fourth in balloting for the 90th Heisman Trophy, presented annually since 1935 to the nation’s most …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Colorado star Travis Hunter says Coach Prime `ain’t going nowhere’

Associated Press

NEW YORK — If anybody knows Deion Sanders’ mind, it might be Travis Hunter. He’s going to be right where he’s at right now,” Hunter said Friday in Manhattan, where he’s a heavy favorite to win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night. Sanders’ success and popularity in Boulder has led to speculation the flashy and outspoken former NFL star might …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty give this year’s Heisman Trophy ceremony a different vibe

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Same iconic statue, very different race. I feel as if I’m representing the whole position.” Heisman Trophy finalists, from left, Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel, Colorado’s Travis Hunter, Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty and Miami’s Cam Ward pose with the trophy during a college football media availability, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in New York. Heisman Trophy finalists, from left, Oregon’s …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

A Celebration Bowl win without Deion Sanders can help Jackson State forge new path

New York Times

Taylor is very familiar with the Celebration Bowl. Jackson State, champion of the SWAC, is preparing to face MEAC champion South Carolina State at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the bowl game that has become the HBCU national championship. Taylor have Jackson State one win away from the program’s first Celebration Bowl championship. Taylor is looking to do something Sanders didn’t …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Heisman finalist Travis Hunter is AP Big 12 defensive player of year and 1st-team pick as receiver

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Players at all positions are listed alphabetically with name, school, class, height, weight and hometown; “u-” denotes unanimous selections: First team Offense WR — Travis Hunter, Colorado, Jr., 6-1, 185, Suwanee, Georgia. OG — Luke Kandra, Cincinnati, Sr., 6-4, 320, Cincinnati, Ohio Center — Leif Fautanu, …

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Coach Deion Sanders says No. 23 Colorado’s best players will play in bowl game

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BOULDER, Colo. — Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders says he’ll play in his team’s bowl game, while his dad says he’s planning on CU’s Heisman favorite, Travis Hunter, being there, too. Though many top players choose to skip the second-tier games, coach Deion Sanders said the Buffs …

4 months ago

Upset Deion Sanders plans to give Travis Hunter his Jim Thorpe trophy after Colorado star snubbed

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BOULDER, Colo. — Travis Hunter may be receiving his first trophy of the season — his coach’s 1988 Jim Thorpe Award. How is Travis Hunter snubbed by the Jim Thorpe Award?” said Sanders, whose 23rd-ranked Buffaloes close out the regular season Friday against Oklahoma State, needing …

4 months ago

Potential top NFL Draft picks Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter will play for Colorado in bowl game, Deion Sanders says

New York Times

While Colorado’s outside shot at a Big 12 title game appearance remains slim, Friday’s regular-season finale against Oklahoma State will not be the last time the program’s two superstars will be in Buffaloes black and gold. On Tuesday, Colorado coach Deion Sanders said quarterback Shedeur Sanders and two-way phenom and Heisman Trophy frontrunner Travis Hunter will play in whatever bowl …

4 months ago

Travis Hunter tracker: Superstar’s huge performance can’t save Colorado from upset loss

New York Times

With each passing week, Travis Hunter looks more and more like the clear Heisman front-runner. Colorado’s path to the Big 12 Championship Game and College Football Playoff, however, became a lot rockier Saturday after the Buffaloes lost to Kansas 37-21. Until then, more on Hunter’s latest performance … GO DEEPER College Football Playoff 2024 projections: Indiana hangs on as Alabama, …

4 months, 1 week ago

Heisman straw poll: Travis Hunter leaving all others in the dust

New York Times

If the polling is any indication, this thing is about over. Polling results can mislead, it’s been noted a time or two, but the conversation at large, the betting odds and The Athletic Heisman Trophy straw poll all tell the same story: Colorado receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter is the overwhelming favorite to take home the most coveted award in college athletics. …

4 months, 1 week ago

Deion Sanders says ‘I’ve got a kickstand down’ in Colorado amid coaching carousel speculation

New York Times

Deion Sanders has put his kickstand down in Boulder. Under Sanders, Colorado has transformed from the worst program in college football’s power conferences two years ago to a contender that controls its own destiny for a spot in this year’s Big 12 championship game. Former teammate and Cowboys star Michael Irvin posted a veiled message on social media Tuesday morning …

4 months, 1 week ago

Fans are all saying the same thing about Travis Hunter catch during Colorado-Utah game

Daily Mail

The University of Colorado's star wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter continues to put up highlight play after highlight play, week in and week out, as he aims for college football's top honor. Hunter is one of the leading candidates for the Heisman Trophy - given to the top college football player in the nation. TRAVIS HUNTER IS UNREAL 🤯 He makes …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sanders, Hunter help No. 21 Colorado overcame early deficit in 41-27 win over Texas Tech

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Buffs led the Red Raiders by two touchdowns before Tech’s Behren Morton threw his second touchdown pass of the game to Jalin Conyers — for 21 yards — with 2:12 left. Tech coach Joey McGuire bemoaned six sacks, three turnovers and a roughing-the-passer call that …

5 months ago

Two-Way Sensation Hunter and Sanders Shine in Colorado's Victory Against Cincinnati

Associated Press

Two-way standout Travis Hunter shines for Colorado, earning him the Big 12 Conference's offensive player of the week award. He becomes the first player in league history to win both offensive and defensive weekly awards in the same season. Hunter and Shedeur Sanders lead Colorado to bowl eligibility, despite Shedeur Sanders's lack of Heisman recognition.

5 months ago

Colorado's Sanders and Hunter Lead Broncos to Bowl-Eligible Win over Cincinnati

Associated Press

Colorado secured a bowl-eligible win against Cincinnati with a final score of 34-23. Shedeur Sanders threw for 323 yards and two touchdowns, while Travis Hunter had nine catches for 153 yards and a touchdown. The Buffaloes gained 123 rushing yards and a field goal from Alejandro Mata to secure the victory.

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Colorado’s Deion Sanders praises rival coach Matt Rhule ahead of Nebraska game

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BOULDER, Colo. — A year ago, Deion Sanders made the matchup with fellow coach Matt Rhule and Nebraska personal. He was a professional, did a phenomenal job, maybe not the job that he aspired to do, but he has a ton of experience, and I love …

1 year, 6 months ago

Buffaloes hit meaty part of their schedule with swagger but minus injured two-way star Travis Hunter

Associated Press

BOULDER, Colo. — The No. “Resilience,” coach Deion Sanders said when asked for his takeaway from the Buffaloes’ 43-35 win over three-TD underdog Colorado State, which nearly handed Coach Prime his first Power Five conference setback. We showed that we had no surrender or give-up in us,” Sanders said after watching sons Shedeur and Shilo shine in the Buffaloes’ win …

1 year, 6 months ago

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter taken to hospital during game after late hit vs CSU

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BOULDER, Colo. — The University of Colorado rallied for the win over Colorado State on Saturday night but lost two-way star Travis Hunter when he was taken to a hospital for an evaluation during the third quarter at Folsom Field. Coach Deion Sanders had no update …

1 year, 6 months ago

Deion Sanders has proof of concept, which could make Colorado’s build unstoppable

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Colorado vs. Oregon in Week 4 college football action Years before Travis Hunter properly introduced himself to the country as one of college football’s best players, he was a high school recruit who carried a stuffed animal around everywhere he went. Anyone watching Colorado’s win over TCU witnessed a showcase of not only what …

1 year, 6 months ago

Colorado 2-way star Travis Hunter living up to his Heisman standards after following Deion Sanders

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! While only the first game of a long season — especially if playing both sides throughout — Hunter’s spectacular performance Saturday in the Power Five debut for he and his coach came against a future Big 12 foe that played in last year’s national championship game. …

2 years, 2 months ago

Colorado’s quest for Deion Sanders: A network with clout, a ‘secret weapon’ and two anxious months

New York Times

BOULDER, Colo. — Rick George was trying to focus on the task at hand, but he had pressing issues back home. Sanders had called the Colorado athletic director earlier that week with a simple message: “I’m comin’.” That alleviated some of George’s anxiety around his high-profile, two-months-long search for a head coach. “We’re going to provide the resources the coach …

2 years, 3 months ago

QB Shedeur Sanders, CB Travis Hunter following Prime to CU

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Deion Sanders’ quarterback and top recruit at Jackson State are following Coach Prime to Colorado. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Deion’s son, was among Colorado’s first class of signees Wednesday with its new coach. Deion Sanders spent three seasons at Jackson State, winning two Southwestern Athletic Conference titles. …

2 years, 3 months ago

Deion Sanders’ first Colorado commits feeling the love: ‘I need you’

New York Times

By Grace Raynor, Manny Navarro and David Ubben Ryan Staub had visited Colorado three times before Deion Sanders took over as head coach. “ was coaching at Jackson State so I don’t know if he had enough time to make that many arrangements,” said Staub, a 6-foot-1, 190-pound three-star quarterback from Stevenson Ranch, Calif. Staub committed to Colorado last January …

2 years, 3 months ago

Deion Sanders leads Jackson St to SWAC title

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — Shedeur Sanders threw for four touchdowns and Jackson State routed Southern 43-24 on Saturday in the Southwest Athletic Conference championship, hours before Colorado hired father Deion Sanders away from the Tigers. I don’t want that to happen.” Southern University coach Eric Dooley spoke about what …

3 years, 3 months ago

Top recruit spurns Florida St to play for Prime, Jackson St

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 high school football recruit in the country pulled a signing day shocker Wednesday, deciding to attend Jackson State and play for coach Deion Sanders after being verbally committed to Florida State for months. Sanders is a former Florida State star and Pro Football Hall of …

3 years, 3 months ago

Deion Sanders flips No. 1 overall recruit Travis Hunter from Florida State to Jackson State on signing day

New York Times

Travis Hunter, the No. 1 overall prospect in the Class of 2022 according to the 247Sports Composite, has flipped from Florida State to FCS program Jackson State and head coach Deion Sanders on the first day of the early signing period. GO DEEPER Yes, Deion Sanders feels he can be a force in college football: 'I’m pretty certain this is …

3 years, 3 months ago

Feldman: How big is Travis Hunter joining Deion Sanders and Jackson State? I asked Nick Saban, Reggie Bush and more

New York Times

I happened to be on the phone with an FBS head coach when word started to get around the internet that Travis Hunter, the nation’s No. 1 recruit, was about to flip from Florida State to Jackson State to sign with the Noles’ most famous football alum, Deion Sanders. And it’s not just Deion and Jackson State; schools like Nebraska, …

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