Jackson State’s football program is taking a drastic turn. Deion Sanders shook the college football realm after announcing his departure from JSU. The Celebration Bowl was the last game in which the Tigers competed under Coach Prime. Moreover, hours after the OT loss, Shedeur and Shilo Sanders entered the transfer portal. Football fans cannot stop talking about it.
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Deion Sanders entered Jackson State in 2020 and revolutionized the entire football program. Coach Prime rallied them to glory with Shedeur and Shilo Sanders on the roster. But Sanders turned the tide after announcing his allegiance to Colorado. The former NFL athlete’s sons seemingly followed in their father’s footsteps.
The football fans are not surprised
Multiple reports have cited that Deion Sanders’ sons, Shedeur and Shilo Sanders, have entered the NCAA’s transfer portal. The words came in the aftermath of Jackson State losing to North Carolina Central by a 41-34 score in overtime in the Celebration Bowl. They could follow their father to Colorado after a stellar record.
Shedeur & Shilo Sanders have both entered the transfer portal following Jackson States Bowl game earlier this afternoon.
They will follow there father Deion Sanders to Colorado after posting a 23-3 record the past 2 years at JSU.#TP4PT #TransferPortal pic.twitter.com/f9d91S17ix
— Transfer Portal for Playing Time (@TP4PT) December 18, 2022
It led to football fans erupting with their thoughts on Twitter.
A user claimed it to be a shocker to no one.
Shocker, to absolutely no one
— Beer me (@Beermepls_) December 18, 2022
Another user claimed Shilo is not a good athlete like Shedeur Sanders is.
Shilo isn’t very good and shouldn’t play but QB got the GOODS!! Stud
— boong (@boong2003) December 18, 2022
This user hopes for the best.
No way! Hope the best.
— Matthew John Guy (@MatthewJGuy) December 18, 2022
Another user saw the hate coming.
Here come the haters!! Bring it!!!! pic.twitter.com/cWILOBqk4i
— BroncoBuff_2001 (@CO_Buff79) December 18, 2022
This user had criticism over the reports.
Daddy got to hold their little hands.
— RollTide22🏈⚾️🥎🎣🐘 (@Shangruble22) December 18, 2022
However, this user claimed Shedeur Sanders is not such a great quarterback.
He’s not that good. FBS football is a lot different than FCS.
— Sooners24 (@TTownSooner) December 18, 2022
But this user is hopeful that they did no tampering.
I’m sure there’s been no tampering
— Xavier Cottle (@xcottle) December 18, 2022
Another user claimed that Father Sanders has a spot in place for his kids.
Daddy has a spot already lined up for them.
— 2021 CWS and World Series Champion Fan (@scuffiemagee) December 18, 2022
The decision is not a big-time shocker since their father moved off to a new place. But would they be able to flourish in Colorado as they did in Jackson State?
How exceptional are Deion Sanders’ sons?
Deion Sanders was a true pioneer in the NFL and had a spectacular legacy in the league. But his sons have come forward as solid torchbearers for the next generation. Shedeur Sanders, who plays quarterback for the JSU, is a SWAC Offensive Player of the Year. He set a single-season record with 3,720 yards, 40 touchdowns, and six interceptions. While playing in the center, QB Sanders directed JSU to a 12-1 record.
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Shedeur Sanders in his final game at JSU:
• 30/40
• 353 yards
• 5 TOT TDThe Colorado Buffaloes got themselves a STUD 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Ha2JCmtVe4
— NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) December 17, 2022
Coach Prime’s other son, Shilo, is a defensive back. For the Tigers this year, he racked up ten tackles and one interception. Shilo is a 6-foot, 195-pounder class of 2019 product and was rated as a three-star prospect. He spent his initial two seasons with South Carolina before moving to JSU with his father.
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While there are no words for their next location, the Sanders brothers could wind up in Colorado. However, it is subject to witness.
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