Deion Sanders Sends Warning to College Football World About Travis Hunter

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Dec 12, 2024 11:08 PM ET

Colorado Buffaloes star Travis Hunter will be in New York on Dec. 14 for the Heisman Trophy Award ceremony.

Following a historic season with the Buffaloes, Hunter is listed as a -2000 favorite, per On3 Sports, to win the Heisman Trophy, over other stars like Dillon Gabriel, Cam Ward and Ashton Jeanty.

Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders spoke on Hunter's Heisman chances, sending a subtle warning to the college football world if the Colorado wide receiver/cornerback doesn't win.

"We got another award to pick up right?" Sanders said. "Saturday right. It’s going to be something happening if we don’t pick up that award."

Sanders nodded his head when mentioning there will "something happening" if Hunter doesn't win while explaining "I'm just letting y'all know."

Coach Prime on the Heisman Trophy after Travis Hunter won the Bednarik and Biletnikoff Award

“We got another award to pick up right ? Saturday right”

“It’s going to be something happening if we don’t pick up that award”

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— We Coming (@SkoBuffsGoBuffs) December 13, 2024

Hunter finished the 2024 college football season with 14 touchdowns, 1,152 yards and 92 receptions. He led the Buffaloes in all three categories.

The junior athlete also recorded one forced fumble, four interceptions, 11 pass deflections and 31 tackles on the defensive end.

Before the Heisman Trophy ceremony, Hunter was named the winner of the Biletnikoff Award, given to the nation's top wide receiver and the Bednarik Award, given to the nation's top defensive player.

Hunter was also named the Walter Camp Player of the Year, given to the top player in college football.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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