Shedeur Sanders and dual-threat star Travis Hunter will play their finale for the Colorado Buffaloes football program in the 2024 Alamo Bowl. Furthermore, this game has the potential to be the final time the Colorado QB, Hunter, and head coach Prime Time Deion Sanders share the same sideline during a game together.
Since arriving at the University of Colorado Boulder in 2023, the famous trio has revolutionized the once-struggling program and has turned it into one of the most respected and talented schools in the nation. This year, all three men were instrumental in the Buffaloes having a 9-3 regular season record and finishing in fourth place in the Big 12 conference.
Social Media Reaction to Buffaloes Trio’s Final Game
On X (formerly known as Twitter), Bleacher Report posted a picture with Colorado’s trio along with the caption, “It’s Shedeur, Travis and Coach Prime’s final game together today ❤️ What an unbelievable ride 🙏”
It's Shedeur, Travis and Coach Prime's final game together today ❤️
What an unbelievable ride 🙏 pic.twitter.com/UPZOorprBG
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 28, 2024
In response, one user shared their appreciation for the dynamic playing duo and indicated how excited they were to see where the stars end up.
“Gonna miss the dynamic duo, but excited to see what’s next 🔥,” they explained.
Gonna miss the dynamic duo, but excited to see what's next 🔥
— Kai🦄 (@1Kaiweb3) December 28, 2024
Another individual shared his gratitude for everything these men have done while at Colorado.
“Been unreal. Thank you gentlemen for bringing pride back to the program. Here’s to one last ride together for the black and gold! 🦬,” they stated.
Been unreal. Thank you gentlemen for bringing pride back to the program. Here’s to one last ride together for the black and gold! 🦬
— Ryan DeQuiroz (@Ryan_DeQuiroz) December 28, 2024
Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter’s 2025 NFL Draft Projection
Sanders and Hunter are currently expected to be taken high in next April’s NFL Draft. This sentiment is shared by Pro Football Network’s Alex Kennedy, who has Sanders being selected No. 1 overall by the New York Giants and Hunter going No. 2 overall to the New England Patriots in his latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft.
As Kennedy notes, “By selecting Shedeur Sanders, the Giants land their quarterback of the future to pair with Malik Nabers and Tyrone Tracy Jr. Arm strength and accuracy are two of the most distinct selling points on Sanders’ tape. He generates easy velocity and has a degree of off-platform freedom. And while his mechanics aren’t perfect, he can find uncanny ways to hit targets with good placement and touch.”
Regarding Hunter, “A unicorn in every sense of the word, Travis Hunter‘s exploits at both wide receiver and cornerback have earned him a reputation as a potential all-time great. Will the Heisman Trophy winner play wide receiver or cornerback at the NFL level? Will he play both? Regardless of where he plays, he will be a game-changer.
Hunter’s hyper-elite athleticism, flexibility, and playmaking instincts set the foundation for him on both sides of the ball. On offense, he’s an effortless separator, electric catch converter, and a run-after-catch threat. On defense, he’s as deadly a ball hawk as anyone has ever seen.
He’s a freakish talent, and he’ll fit well in Foxborough, Mass., since wide receiver and cornerback are among the New England Patriots’ biggest needs. After selecting Drake Maye with the No. 3 overall pick last year, adding Hunter would make his life a lot easier.”