Colorado to Retire Sanders, Hunter Jerseys at Spring Game

The University of Colorado is set to retire the jersey numbers of Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter during the upcoming spring game, recognizing their significant contributions to the football program. Sanders and Hunter, who transferred from Jackson State and played under head coach Deion Sanders, revitalized the Buffaloes by leading the team to a 9-4 season in 2024 after a dismal 1-11 record in 2022. Sanders set over 100 school records, including career passing touchdowns and completion percentage, while Hunter, a two-way player, won the Heisman Trophy and multiple other awards. Their jersey numbers, 2 and 12, will join a prestigious group of retired numbers at Colorado, which includes Byron White and Rashaan Salaam. Both players are projected to be first-round picks in the upcoming NFL Draft. This marks a historic moment for Colorado's 135-year football legacy as only the fifth and sixth numbers to be retired.