Colorado Announces Shedeur Sanders News Before Bowl Game
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Dec 19, 2024 6:13 PM EST
Shedeur Sanders is widely regarded as one of the top prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft, with some sites projecting him as the No. 1 overall pick.
While Sanders has yet to officially declare for the draft, the Colorado Buffaloesquarterback will likely play in his final college football game on Dec. 28 at 7 p.m. ET.
The Buffaloes are preparing for the Alamo Bowl against the BYU Cougars.
Before Sanders and the Buffaloes take the field for the bowl game in San Antonio, Texas, Colorado made an announcement on their quarterback's behalf.
On Thursday, Sanders was named a finalist for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award.
The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award is an annual honor given to the most outstanding offensive player in the FBS, who also exhibits enduring characteristics that define Earl Campbell's integrity.
Sanders is currently listed as a finalist alongside Miami quarterback Cam Ward, SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, and Army quarterback Bryson Daily.
Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders.
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During the 2024 college football season, Sanders recorded 35 touchdowns and 3,926 yards with a 74.2 completion percentage.
Sanders helped lead the Buffaloes to a 9-3 record with a 7-2 mark in Big 12 play. Colorado finished the college football season as the No. 4 team in the Big 12 standings, behind Iowa State, Arizona State, and BYU.