Shedeur Sanders has taken the road less traveled throughout his college football career. The former blue-chip recruit opted to play for his father Deion Sanders at HBCU program Jackson State, passing up FBS offers,

BYU doesn't feature a probable NFL first-round draft pick at quarterback, or a Heisman winner at receiver, but the Cougars believe they can keep up with high-scoring Colorado.

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders finished in the top 10 in the Heisman voting and is arguably the best quarterback in the country and a likely NFL first-round draft pick in 2025. He has completed 74.4% of his passes for 3,936 yards and 35 touchdowns, with just eight interceptions. His quarterback rating is 168.2.

The most notable change in Colorado's starting lineup will come at linebacker, as Nikhai Hill-Green recently transferred to the Alabama Crimson Tide. Head coach Deion Sanders will also likely be without Phillip Houston, who started nine games at right tackle before suffering an injury.

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders made clear he doesn't want anyone smoking in their hotel rooms – or at all – before their bowl game.

Colorado is traveling and staying in a hotel for the Alamo Bowl, and Deion Sanders recently addressed the team with a warning. If any Buffaloes players are smoking, they are going to be in a lot of trouble.