“Trying to end his season!!!” – Jayhawks player’s low hit on Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders sends internet into a frenzy
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders survived a nasty hit from a Jayhawks player and lived to experience another defeat.
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Jayhawk player hits Shedeur Sanders on the knee (Image via IMAGO/X)
Fame brings an athlete all the riches he can hope for, but it also puts a target on their back. Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders experienced it firsthand on Saturday.
Deion Sanders’ Buffaloes traveled to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City to play against the Jayhawks, who made a name for themselves as a hard-hitting defensive unit. The tackles were flying in at regular intervals, but one almost sent Shedeur Sanders to the hospital.
Midway through the second quarter, as the Buffs trailed 7-20, Sanders took off with the ball, but before crossing the line of scrimmage, he intended to get rid of it to one of his receivers.
how is this not roughing the passer???
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) November 23, 2024
dirty play to take out Shedeur Sanders knees pic.twitter.com/B59UQrFzmO
However, just as he was about to release it, Jayhawks linebacker Dean Miller smashed into his left knee. Remarkably, he did not waste any time getting back up on his feet and prepared for the next snap.
Football fans call blatant targeting by a Jayhawks player on Shedeur Sanders
Sanders is as tough as they come. During his first year at Colorado, he was one of the most sacked quarterbacks in college football. Even though the situation improved this year, the 22-year-old still digested several hits.
The Jayhawks tried to take advantage of a loose situation by low tackle on Sanders, which according to fans was very dangerous, and the referees had to take action but did not.
how is this not roughing the passer???
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) November 23, 2024
dirty play to take out Shedeur Sanders knees pic.twitter.com/B59UQrFzmO
This is the dirtiest hit I’ve seen, thank God that Shedeur was able to stay in after taking this hit. pic.twitter.com/srFhn5JZ43
— Andy ? (@CUandyy) November 23, 2024
This is an insanely dirty hit on Shedeur Sanders.
— Savage (@SavageSports_) November 23, 2024
Trying to end his season.
Should be an immediate ejection.
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At any level of football this is a late and dirty hit on Shedeur Sanders. No place in the game for this. pic.twitter.com/jzFDCwcSxe
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) November 23, 2024
Such a dirty hit on Shedeur Sanders, how is this NOT a flag? Terrible
— Sanjit T. (@Sanjit__T) November 23, 2024
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Shedeur Sanders takes 1 of the nastiest cheap shots to the knees you can possibly take….get 45 out of the Kansas game that was ABSURD! #GoBuffs #Colorado pic.twitter.com/TBshTAvUhx
— Alex Monaco (@Alex__Monaco) November 23, 2024
Shedeur lifting his foot up at the last moment likely saved his season, and maybe his career. Dirty as hell. pic.twitter.com/gEwp4Sga6G
— Luke Easterling (@LukeEasterling) November 23, 2024
Ugly hit on Shedeur Sanders
— Big Game Bengal (@BengalYouTube) November 23, 2024
I think definitely qualifies as dirty pic.twitter.com/ws8Cfmoalu
This hit on Shedeur Sanders should have led to a penalty, an ejection, and a fight. No way his offensive linemen or team, for that matter, shouldn't have jumped Kansas' Dean Miller for his vicious and dirty hit on Sanders. pic.twitter.com/mEuF6woCbM
— First and Pen (@firstandpen) November 23, 2024
Dirty play on Shedeur. Didn’t even draw a flag. pic.twitter.com/yz6y0PHlED
— Cory Yates (@CoryRAanalytics) November 23, 2024
This is a dirty play. It is a roughing the passer / targeting if I’ve ever saw it. Player shoulda been ejected. https://t.co/5dnInikd5m
— Paul Seale (@paulvseale) November 24, 2024
That kid should be out for the season. I’m shocked Dion didn’t run out and kick his ass.
— Charles Cheetham (@CharlesCheetha2) November 23, 2024
Sanders is so lucky his leg wasn’t planted.
— Matt Wintner (@MattWintner) November 23, 2024
Still a vicious, dirty play.
Incredible how Shedeur Sanders played the next play after taking what could have been a devastating low hit here! ?
— Andrew Jerell Jones, Luke 1:37 (IG:twdbk3) (@sluggahjells) November 23, 2024
? @TWDTV1 #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/qi3gTyk1Tp
The game ended with Colorado succumbing to their third loss of the season as the game ended 21-37 for the Jayhawks. Despite Shedeur Sanders’ efforts to reduce the gap, the Buffs fell short with more dogged defending from the home team.
Sanders finished the night with just six incompletions—23 completed from 29 for 266 yards (144.66 quarterback rating) and three touchdowns. WR/CB Travis Hunter caught 8 passes for 125 yards and 2 touchdowns, making him only the second player since the 1980s to have 10 touchdowns and two interceptions in an NCAA competition. On the final day of the regular season, the Buffs will welcome the Oklahoma State Cowboys to Folsom Park.
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