Is there anyone in college football who is having quite the season Shedeur Sanders is?
The Colorado football torched Nebraska on Saturday in a 36-14 win to the tune of 393 yards and two touchdowns in the air and a rushing touchdown.
It’s the kind of performance that adds an exclamation mark to your Heisman resume, and FanDuel currently has Sanders as a longshot at +3500 odds to take home the prestigious award.
We’re guessing those odds are going to dramatically increase in the weeks to come as the Buffaloes rack up more impressive performances.
They’re the story of college football right now, and Sanders is a big reason for that. Let’s look at five highlights from his stellar afternoon.
2-point conversion play
After review the 2-point conversion doesn't stand but this was just ridiculous by Shedeur Sanders 😳@CUBuffsFootball pic.twitter.com/3BiLVZntIB
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 9, 2023
This play didn’t count, but it’s still an extremely impressive showing of Sanders’ athleticism and his ability to get the ball right where it needs to be even when things aren’t perfect up front.
First-down pass to Travis Hunter
WOW 😳
Shedeur Sanders scrambles and finds Travis Hunter for a huge @CUBuffsFootball first down 🔥 pic.twitter.com/CFsnvB87Zg
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 9, 2023
On this electric first-down conversion, Sanders escapes the Nebraska pressure and hits two-way stunner Travis Hunter for a beautiful pass-and-catch to move the chains.
Textbook throw on 3rd-and-10
Third-and-10 cross-body throw from Shedeur Sanders, rolling to his left. Woo goodness. pic.twitter.com/g1HhdXl7Od
— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) September 9, 2023
This pass just shows how sound Sanders’ mechanics are as he throws for another first down to Hunter.
A touchdown dart
What a response by @CUBuffsFootball ⚡️
Shedeur Sanders finds Xavier Weaver for the TD 🦬 pic.twitter.com/lYthBYJhjH
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 9, 2023
On this incredible touchdown throw, Sanders just throws a dart to wide receiver Xavier Weaver for the score. His ability to evade pressure and his patience to make the throw are just so commendable.
Another beautiful touchdown throw
TOUCHDOWN COLORADO 🦬f
Shedeur Sanders picks up his fifth TD pass of the season and extends @CUBuffsFootball's lead 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Y1kzgvAxi4
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 9, 2023
This touchdown throw comes from around the Nebraska 35-yard line, as Sanders shows off his deep ball ability on a long touchdown pass to wideout Tar’varish Dawson Jr. The ball placement is just perfect.
