Shedeur Sanders shows true colors when asked about Colorado step up

After a stellar season debut, Shedeur Sanders discussed the difference in playing FBS for the Colorado Buffaloes.

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Sanders transferred from Jackson State University (JSU) to the Buffaloes in the summer before the 2023 NCAA football season.

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The 21-year-old played two years in FCS before joining FBS.

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His father, Deion, the Colorado head coach, accompanied the young quarterback.

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The two-time Super Bowl champion has coached his kid during his two years in collegiate football.

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Sanders smashed a school record in his Buffaloes debut against TCU on Sept. 2.

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He set a school record with 510 throwing yards on 38-47 throws with four touchdowns and no interceptions.

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Sanders has been regarded as a Heisman Trophy candidate due to his success. In the TCU victory, Buffaloes teammate Travis Hunter also excelled.

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Sanders stated that NFL star Tom Brady texted him after his impressive debut.

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