Travis Hunter shines as Colorado beats Colorado State 28-9
- Colorado defeated Colorado State 28-9 in a game held on Saturday.
- Despite the lead, quarterback Shedeur Sanders continued to throw passes in the final minutes, raising concerns about unnecessary risk.
- The decision to pad stats rather than run out the clock sparked debate about sportsmanship and player safety.
On Saturday, Colorado faced off against rival Colorado State, securing a decisive 28-9 victory. Despite the comfortable lead, Colorado's quarterback Shedeur Sanders continued to throw the ball in the final minutes of the game, raising eyebrows among commentators. With just under 10 minutes left, Colorado State scored, bringing the score to 28-9, yet Colorado opted to maintain a passing strategy instead of running down the clock. In the last few minutes, Sanders dropped back to pass multiple times, even after the game was clearly out of reach. This decision was particularly puzzling as it put Sanders at risk of injury, especially when he took a hit during a fourth-down attempt. The commentators, Rich Waltz and Ross Tucker, expressed their disbelief at the team's approach, suggesting it was an unnecessary attempt to boost Sanders' statistics. Sanders finished the game with impressive numbers, completing 36 of 49 passes for 310 yards and four touchdowns. While these statistics are commendable, the decision to continue passing in a blowout situation raised questions about the team's priorities. Ultimately, while stat-padding is not uncommon in college football, the choice to risk a key player's health in a game that was already decided seemed ill-advised. This incident highlights the ongoing debate about sportsmanship and the ethics of running up the score against a rival team.