Alright, picture this: It’s Saturday night in Boulder, and the Buffaloes are suiting up to face No. 17 BYU in the Alamo Bowl. The stakes? Crazy high. The Buffs are sending their brightest stars, Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, out for one last ride. We’re talking potential top-three NFL draft picks, a Heisman winner, and the type of legacy plays that could make Colorado’s season unforgettable. But here’s the kicker: these guys are risking it all—draft stock, careers, the whole nine yards. Enter Coach Prime. Deion Sanders ain’t about to let his boys go out like that. So what does he do? He pulls the type of move that makes national headlines.

Look, Deion Sanders ain’t playin’ when it comes to protecting his squad. Ahead of the Alamo Bowl showdown against No. 17 BYU, Coach Prime and Colorado’s Athletic Director, Rick George, pulled out the stops to secure their stars’ future. With Shedeur Sanders and Heisman winner Travis Hunter risking it all on the field, knowing an injury could shake up their early 1st round draft stock, Deion made a boss move. On Dec 23, he announced CU would hook up its draft-bound players with disability insurance. “We’ve got a multitude of players that are draftable… we wanna make sure if something happens, they’re covered,” Prime said. That’s next-level leadership—protecting the bag while letting the boys go all out for one last time. Pure class from Sanders.

Rick George backed him up, giving credit where it’s due: “It was his idea. We think it’s great that all our players are playing in the game. That’s what all bowl games should be like.” And let’s not sleep on how rare this is. Schools typically ain’t shelling out for policies like these. Deion called the coverage “unprecedented,” hinting that the policies were bigger than anything college football’s seen before. Translation? He’s looking out for his guys like no other.

Now, let’s keep it real. Players like Shedeur and Travis could’ve sat this one out. Low-key, nobody would’ve blamed them except Jason Whitlock and a few others. An injury here could mean millions lost in the draft. But that’s not how the Buffaloes roll. These dudes want to play. Still, the risk is insane.

Travis, fresh off a Heisman and a 14-touchdown season, is a certified unicorn. Shedeur, with his 72.9% completion rate and over 13,000 career passing yards, is the QB every team with a broken offense dreams of. The Giants and Raiders are literally drooling over this kid. And yet, they’re stepping onto the field because, for them, it’s more than just a game. It’s a legacy.

Colorado Buffaloes’ top draft prospects & their last ride

Let’s talk numbers because the Buffs aren’t just hype—they’re producing straight-up NFL gold. Shedeur Sanders? Top-three pick, easy. He’s got the arm, the IQ, and the stats to back it up. We’re talkin’ 121 touchdowns against just 23 picks. The Raiders and Giants are practically in a bidding war for him.

And then there’s Travis Hunter. Heisman winner, Biletnikoff winner, AP Player of the Year—the man’s got more hardware than a Home Depot aisle. With 14 touchdowns and four picks, he’s the best two-way player since Charles Woodson. Patriots fans are already Photoshopping him into jerseys.

Jimmy Horn Jr. could be a sleeper pick. Injuries slowed him down, but he’s a game-breaker in the making. He’s shown flashes of brilliance, and if he stays healthy, he’s a potential third-round steal. And Will Sheppard? The kid’s a workhorse. He’s ain’t the flashiest, but he’s consistent and dependable—perfect for a fifth-round snag. The type of player that the Chargers would draft in late rounds.

Saturday’s game isn’t just another bowl game—it’s the end of an era. Shedeur and Travis are about to step onto that field for the last time in Colorado colors, and thanks to Deion, they’re doing it with peace of mind. In the words of Rick George: “That’s what all bowl games should be like.” And you know what? He’s right.

Deion Sanders isn’t just changing Colorado—he’s changing the game by looking out for his players. So it’s only a matter of time before other powerhouse follow the same. So, grab your popcorn or fried chicken, because the Buffs’ final act is about to be one for the books.