Shedeur Sanders attends Colorado game as Buffaloes win in Georgia Tech
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 5:14 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders attended the Colorado Buffaloes season opener against Georgia Tech on Thursday night in Atlanta. His presence on the sideline drew social media commentary from fans noting his return to the program where his father, Deion Sanders, serves as head coach. On the field, Colorado secured a 14-13 comeback victory against Georgia Tech. Redshirt freshman Julian Lewis directed a late scoring drive, capped by a 20-yard touchdown pass to Charlie Williams. The Buffaloes sealed the win when defensive back Boo Carter blocked a Georgia Tech field-goal attempt as time expired.
- •Shedeur Sanders watched from the sidelines as his former team played in Atlanta.
- •Colorado defeated Georgia Tech with a final score of 14-13.
- •Julian Lewis threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Charlie Williams with less than a minute remaining.
- •Boo Carter preserved the victory by blocking a Georgia Tech field goal at the buzzer.
- 5:14 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Don’t Let (Lane) Kiffin See This’ — CFB Fans Roast Shedeur Sanders With Browns QB on the Sideline for Colorado-Georgia Tech
"Shedeur Sanders returned to familiar territory Thursday night, but his presence at Colorado’s opener became a talking point. The Cleveland Browns quarterback watched from the sideline as his former team faced Georgia Tech in Atlanta, creating an unusual scene for a player who has already moved on to the NFL.
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