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Video: Shedeur Sanders, Hunter Bring Colorado OL Out for Presser After Win vs. CSU

Andrew PetersSeptember 15, 2024

FORT COLLINS, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 14: Shedeur Sanders #2 of the Colorado Buffaloes looks to pass during the first quarter against the Colorado State Rams at Canvas Stadium on September 14, 2024 in Fort Collins, Colorado. (Photo by Andrew Wevers/Getty Images)
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After calling out his offensive line following a loss to Nebraska last week, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders made sure the college football world knew he was on good terms with his teammates after beating Colorado State on Saturday.

The Buffaloes star, alongside Travis Hunter, brought out Colorado's offensive line for his postgame press conference. Sanders explained his decision along with the change he's seen among him and his offensive line over the past week.

"It was great. It was a change in everything," Sanders said. "We all got together and understood that we got to do it. That's when all the family and all the friendship really got together, whoever tries to push each other against each other, flip words, do everything like that... That's just a good example of knowing like, the media, regardless of what they try to do or anything, you can't pin us against each other."

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There was obvious improvement from Colorado's offensive line on Saturday compared to last week's loss against Nebraska. The Buffaloes allowed just one sack against the Rams compared to six last week against the Cornhuskers.

The improved play from the offensive line produced a dominant 28-9 win over Colorado State as Sanders threw for 310 passing yards and four touchdowns. He had 244 passing yards, a touchdown and an interception last week.

One strong game from Colorado's offensive line won't define the rest of their season, though. The Buffs will need to continue protecting Sanders under center if they want to improve upon last season's 4-8 record.

After bouncing back against Colorado State on Saturday, Colorado will now get into Big 12 play, starting with a matchup against Baylor next week, where its offensive line will look to continue keeping Sanders happy.