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Colorado Buffaloes standout wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter is set to appear in one final game for the program when the Buffaloes take on the BYU Cougars in the Alamo Bowl.
This marks Colorado's first bowl game appearance since 2020, and a victory would give them their first bowl win since 2004. For Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders, it’s another opportunity to ignite a spark in the Colorado program before they both depart for the 2025 NFL Draft.
Hunter, a generational talent, has already earned numerous accolades following his junior season, including the prestigious Heisman Trophy. There’s little more recognition he needs, but he still received more on Thursday night.
Colorado announced that Hunter was named a unanimous First-Team All-American and also received the Sporting News Player of the Year award this week. It’s truly a season for the history books from one of the most unique players in college football history.
UNANIMOUS ALL-AMERICAN
— Colorado Buffaloes Football (@CUBuffsFootball) December 20, 2024
T R A V I S H U N T E R@TravisHunterJr x #GoBuffs pic.twitter.com/rVavA3iMMm
Travis Hunter received over five awards for his standout performance at both wide receiver and cornerback for the Colorado Buffaloes. Over the last two seasons, alongside head coach Deion Sanders and quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Hunter played a pivotal role in revitalizing the Colorado program, which had only one win the season before they all arrived.
Hunter set the program record for single-season receiving touchdowns, and the team finished the year 9-3, ranked inside the Top 25 in their first season in the Big 12.
It was a remarkable year for all involved, and now, after receiving widespread praise for his performance, Hunter will enter the NFL Draft as one of the most sought-after prospects, likely to be selected within the first five picks.
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