The Buffs are turning tides for real. From the worst 2023 power conference to a strong SEC contender, Deion Sanders did wonders to rebuild a struggling team, and it paid off big time. Despite facing a hitch against Kansas State, the program bounced back immediately. A dominant win against the Arizona Wildcats had all but Travis Hunter’s usual Heisman aura. But the Buffs were listening. During the next game against Cincinnati, Hunter and Shedeur let the world know why they have been widely known as one of the most dangerous duos in college football. The streak continues through another uplifting scoreboard against Texas Tech. Now, this week, it was Utah’s turn to get cooked with Shilo Sanders taking the aim.

Shilo has always been the unsung song of Coach Prime, and not for nothing. He often fails to live up to the standard set by his brother, Shedeur Sanders, and Travis Hunter. But the kid knew when to steal the spotlight. He struck the iron right at the moment, and it is, all of a sudden, a full circle moment for Colorado and dad Deion Sanders. With just under three and a half minutes left in the clock and the Buffaloes leading with a 42-24, the Utes fronted on to a 4th and 13 play. The Buffs didn’t let it go.

When the opponent’s linebackers rushed the passer before dropping back, Shilo Sanders found room to attack. He smacked Utah QB Isaac Wilson and forced a fumble only to be redeemed by the defense. Travis Hunter was there to take care of the days in the next plays. You might think it was a fluke for Deion’s less-celebrated son. But it was not. In a viral clip, Shilo Sanders was spotted streaming to his dad, ‘‘Something big is gonna happen”. The rest is history.

Shilo, who had been down with a forearm injury since the Nebraska game and could barely suit up for the Kansas State game. But the half-fit return of his into the secondary turned out even more horrible to bear with. While addressing the woes, coach Sanders didn’t, at all, sugarcoat his words.“I thought he played horrible. I thought he was rusty”, Sanders called the kid out for his unforgivable missed open-field tackles and blown coverages.

But Deion has always been the constructive critic, keeping his son’s boundless potential in mind. “I know what he has in him.”, Sanders affirmed the world as well as himself. Finally, the dad sentiment found room to settle after the blowout Utah game. However, Shilo Sanders not only won over the naysayers with a lofty score but also won a fan’s heart.

Shilo Sanders showcased compassion toward a young fan in a post-game gesture

After the game, Shilo Sanders had a heart-melting exchange with a young superfan on the sidelines. In a video going viral on social media, Shilo was spotted having his moment with a specially-abled superfan, Cash Harris, near the tunnel. The athlete extended a handwarm shake, making the little one’s entire day. Harris caught the attention of the Sanders’ son while relentlessly rooting for the Buffs’ in their jersey.

But it’s not just Shilo Sanders. Colorado Buffs are all heart. If you are a fan, you can no way miss out on the Peggy Coppom story swirling over the news bites for a while.

Colorado’s 99-year-old superfan garnered the tag of “drip queen” in February when she was gracing the Buffs offensive line in a CU bomber jacket. The media hype brought him even closer to Deion Sanders and the entire Colorado team. She even demanded a playoff entry from Sanders and co and got her wish fulfilled.

But the unique yet thrilling intel is she, as a first-ever fan, received a special NIL deal. ”In a historic first, Miss Peggy is the first fan to receive a NIL deal, with $1 from each sleeve sold going to her—a small gesture for her lifetime of dedication. Miss Peggy’s legacy inspires not just players but entire generations.”, the official statement reads.