Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders surprised fans and family alike during the NFL bye week. Initially, he said he would remain in Cleveland for treatment, but on Saturday, he flew to Boulder to visit his father, Deion Sanders, at the University of Colorado.
Shedeur walked into Deion’s office at Folsom Field, catching the Colorado Buffaloes coach mid-workday. With a playful shoulder grab and a grin, the reunion quickly became a social media highlight. “You’re playing today. Go get your stuff,” Deion joked back, sharing a lighthearted moment.
This visit was especially meaningful since, just days earlier on Thursday, Shedeur had told fans he wouldn’t make it to Colorado’s Homecoming. Showing up unexpectedly on family time was a well-timed reminder that the Sanders brand runs strong on love and support.
The occasion came during a tough game night for the Buffaloes. Colorado was overrun by the Arizona Wildcats, who surged ahead early and never looked back. Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita threw four touchdowns, while the Wildcats dominated every aspect of the game.
Colorado tried to find momentum, with wideout Omarion Miller snagging two touchdown passes, but Arizona kept piling on points and yardage. ESPN’s box score revealed a lopsided advantage in total yardage and first downs for the Wildcats, underscoring their control over field position and game flow.
Amid ongoing speculation about Shedeur Sanders’ back tightness, Cleveland’s quarterback depth, and his future NFL opportunities, the rookie used the bye week lull to deliver something more straightforward: he showed up. By embracing a moment with his dad and soaking in Homecoming, even briefly, Shedeur provided a much-needed boost.
Media outlets covered the surprise drop-in as a heartening lift for the Colorado program, which is striving to find stability in Year 3 under Deion Sanders.
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