Boulder’s energy is unmatched right now. With the Colorado Buffaloes gearing up for their Alamo Bowl clash against No. 17 BYU on December 28th, the vibes are at an all-time high. Led by Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, the team’s been the heart of college football this season. As the city prepared to bid farewell to its stars, the Buffaloes put on a farewell show that felt straight out of a feel-good movie. But after all the fun and games, Shedeur found himself face-to-face with a critic who wasn’t afraid to speak some hard truths and give blunt advice that potentially jeopardized the Raiders’ contingency plan—and it might just influence the biggest decision of his life.

Picture this: Shedeur and his squad had just balled out on the basketball court, rocking Colorado hoops gear and clowning around. The Buffaloes had crushed Bellarmine Knights 77-59, and Shedeur, clearly sticking to football for good reason, was out there missing 3s like his life depended on it. Meanwhile, the crowd loved every second. The boys even recreated the iconic LeBron-D-Wade alley-oop, hit the Heisman pose, and soaked in a standing ovation. The CU Events Center was lit, and Boulder was straight-up glowing.

But as Shedeur headed to the locker room, a pint-sized fan stole the show. Clutching a #2 jersey, the kid gave Shedeur some unsolicited but hilarious advice: “Hey, you the best bro. Don’t go to the Raiders. Raiders suck.” Shedeur, mid-autograph, couldn’t help but follow up with curiosity. “Why not the Raiders, though?” he asked, grinning ear to ear.

The kid didn’t miss a beat: “They su-k, man.” The cameras caught it all—the boy’s brutally honest laughing face and Shedeur’s amused reaction. Flipping the jersey to sign the back, Shedeur teased, “It don’t matter; I’m going there now.” The crowd watching online? Rolling. Safe to say that kid ain’t a Raiders fan. And honestly, can’t blame him, though.

Here’s the kicker: the kid ain’t wrong. The Raiders are in shambles. At 2-12, they’re a certified disaster this season. Maxx Crosby’s injured, their QB can’t buy a touchdown, and their offensive line’s been leaking like a busted pipe. If the season ended today, they’d lock in a top-two draft pick. With Shedeur being projected as a potential top-two pick in 2025, the Raiders seem ready to roll the dice. Not gonna lie, that kid’s advice.

Shedeur Sanders’ NFL talk and Deion Sanders’ plan

Look, Shedeur’s stock has skyrocketed after a season of torching Big 12 defenses all season. He threw for almost 4k yards and 35 Tds. That’s NFL franchise QB numbers we’re talking about. The 2025 NFL Draft feels like a coronation waiting to happen, with Shedeur literally guaranteed to be a top 3 pick. But landing with the Raiders? That’s a gamble. On one hand, he could become the face of a franchise rebuild, a legacy play most players would kill for. On the other, the Raiders’ dysfunction is no joke. Even a star like Shedeur might struggle to shine in their mess.

When you’ve got a prodigy like Shedeur, you better believe Deion Sanders is playing chess, not checkers. On The Rich Eisen Show, Prime broke it down: “The Raiders and the Giants. These two probably. If he’s going right now, that’s where he’s going to go.”

Prime’s got big dreams for Shedeur, aiming to outdo his own legacy as the fifth overall pick in 1989. Shedeur? He’s aiming even higher. With his dad steering the ship, Shedeur’s got a shot to not only make NFL history but also secure a spot with a team that fits his style. And while Prime’s scouting the perfect landing spot, the Raiders’ interest is undeniable.

For now, Shedeur’s living it up in Boulder. With the Alamo Bowl around the corner, he’s got one last college game to cement his legacy. But after that, it’s all about the NFL. Whether he ends up with the Raiders, the Giants, or somewhere else, one thing’s for sure: Shedeur’s making waves, and the league better be ready. As for that young fan? He might just be onto something. The Raiders do suck. That’s what contingency plans are for. But hey, if anyone can turn a dumpster fire into a dynasty, it’s Shedeur Sanders.