Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter are the dream team for the Colorado Buffaloes offense. Off the field, they’re more than teammates—they’re best buddies! They’re so close that Shedeur even ditched his half-sister Deiondra’s gender reveal party on May 18 to celebrate Travis’ birthday. Their on-field chemistry has propelled the Buffs’ offense and makes them top prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft. However, there seems to be a subtle rivalry between the two. 

Starting this year, many expected Shedeur to be on the cover of the EA Sports college football game, but his negativity toward players who transferred from the team cast a shadow. Thus, EA opted for Travis instead. The drama seems to likely repeat itself, with the two friends facing off in the Heisman Trophy race. 

It’s Travis Hunter vs. Shedeur for the Heisman race

Now, former Colorado player Matt McChesney isn’t shy when it comes to praising Hunter’s talent. He calls him a “f**king freak,” clearly confident in Hunter’s rising star. However, McChesney also acknowledges Shedeur’s existing fame. He mentions, “Coach Reed yesterday I asked him if it was crazy to think that they could have two guys there for the Heisman you know at the ceremony and he was like ‘oh no it’s very very very likely if they’re good that Shedeur and Travis will both be in New York for the Heisman.'” 

The excited McChesney also added, “That’s huge. That’s teammates sh*t.” While both might reach the ceremony, only one can walk away with the trophy. Traditionally, quarterbacks like Shedeur have a higher chance. But this year could be different, with Hunter on fire in Boulder and constantly stealing the spotlight from Shedeur.

Shedeur Sanders might aim to reclaim his EA Sports spotlight

Recently, while shooting for the EA Sports cover, Hunter was asked about early Heisman candidates this year. Soon, he confidently said, “Me, Shedeur [Sanders], Quinn [Ewers], and Donavan [Edwards].” Maybe he didn’t realize the potential rivalry between him and his teammate for the coveted trophy. Looking at their stats, Hunter had a strong season last year with 57 receptions for 721 yards, even overcoming a liver injury. Meanwhile, Shedeur is a solid player with around 70% pass completion rate and has proven his worth as the team’s offensive leader.

While seeing them together on the field is exciting, the possibility of them both attending the Heisman ceremony seems like a long shot. However, will the competition for the Heisman Trophy turn these teammates into rivals? With the pressure mounting, it’s worth watching if their “teammates sh*t” can survive the Heisman spotlight.