Deion Sanders Expects Shedeur, Travis Hunter to Play in Bowl Game for Colorado

As Colorado prepares to end its regular season on Saturday against Oklahoma State, head coach Deion Sanders made it clear that stars Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter won't be riding off into the sunset just yet.

When asked if the 2025 NFL draft prospects will be playing their last game in a Buffaloes uniform on Saturday, Sanders told reporters, "No, we got a bowl game. It's not the last time you're gonna see them in a Buff uniform."

In recent years, it has become a trend for star college football players to sit out bowl games in preparation for the NFL draft. Colorado's star duo is among the top prospects in this year's draft class, but Sanders sounds confident that the two of them won't be ending their college careers this week.

Shedeur Sanders, Deion's son, is ranked as the No. 2 quarterback prospect in the 2025 draft by B/R's NFL Scouting Department. He's completed 73.4 percent of his passes for 3,488 yards, 30 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season.

Hunter is a Heisman Trophy contender and one of the most unique prospects ever to go to the NFL thanks to his two-way prowess. The 21-year-old has excelled both as a wide receiver and a cornerback, leading B/R's NFL Scouting Department to rank him as the top overall player in the draft class.

Colorado's upset loss to Kansas this past Saturday likely ended its chances of earning a spot in the Big 12 championship game. At 8-3 entering their regular-season finale, the Buffaloes seem unlikely to earn a spot in the College Football Playoff.

While it would be a surprise to see Hunter and Sanders suit up for a non-playoff bowl game, college football fans would certainly relish the opportunity to see them one last time before they transition to the professional level.