Shedeur Sanders attends Colorado football season opener against Georgia Tech
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 10:42 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Shedeur Sanders appeared on the sidelines at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Thursday during the Colorado Buffaloes' season opener against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. His presence drew attention from fans as the Colorado offense struggled under quarterback Julian Lewis during the first half. Sanders, currently a backup quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, spent two seasons with the Colorado program before entering the NFL. During his time in Boulder, he threw for 7,364 yards and 64 total touchdowns while setting an FBS record with a 71.8% completion rate. The Buffaloes program has sought to regain momentum following a 3-9 finish last season after the departures of both Sanders and teammate Travis Hunter.
- •Shedeur Sanders visited the Colorado sidelines during the season opener against Georgia Tech.
- •Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis faced offensive challenges during the first half of the game.
- •Sanders holds an FBS record for a 71.8% career completion rate at Colorado.
- •The Buffaloes are looking to improve after a 3-9 record last season.
- •Sanders is currently in his second season as a backup for the Cleveland Browns.
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"When Colorado fans spotted Shedeur Sanders on the sidelines during the Buffaloes’ season opener against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Thursday, they only had one wish: for him to return to lead the offense. Shedeur was present at Bobby Dodd Stadium on a surprise visit to see the Buffaloes and his father, Deion Sanders.
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