Following Colorado’s 28-10 Week 2 loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, ESPN’s Paul Finebaum made a bold prediction regarding the future of Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders during an appearance on Sunday’s episode of *The Matt Barrie Show*. Colorado began the 2024 season with a narrow win over North Dakota State, largely thanks to wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter, who racked up 132 yards and three touchdowns. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders also impressed in the opener, throwing for 445 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception.
However, Colorado struggled to find offensive momentum against Nebraska, finishing with just 280 total yards, a far cry from the 454 yards they amassed in last season’s matchup. Hunter recorded 110 yards on 10 receptions, while Shedeur Sanders managed 244 passing yards on 23-of-38 attempts, throwing one touchdown but also one interception that was returned for a score. Sanders was substituted by backup quarterback Ryan Shaub with 3:47 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Paul Finebaum, known for his critical takes on Coach Deion Sanders, didn’t hold back during his appearance on *The Matt Barrie Show* following Colorado’s Week 2 loss. Finebaum suggested that Sanders might not stick around after the 2024 season, speculating that his theatrics would be better suited for Broadway than Boulder, Colorado. “I don’t think Deion Sanders will be there next year,” Finebaum stated. “When they fail to go to a bowl game this season, he’ll look for an exit strategy. With no more Travis [Hunter] and no more Shedeur [Sanders], what’s his motivation to stick around? Enjoy the Deion show now, because it will be playing somewhere else next year—maybe off Broadway or even on Broadway, but not in Boulder.”
Finebaum’s comments center on the likelihood of Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders leaving for the NFL after 2024, sparking controversy around Sanders’ long-term commitment to Colorado once his star players depart.
While the loss to Nebraska may sting, the best way for the Colorado Buffaloes to silence criticism from fans and the media is to focus on improving and winning their next game. Colorado will have the chance to do just that when they face their in-state rival, the Colorado State Rams, on September 14 at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, Colorado. The game is set for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff and will be broadcast on CBS.