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LAS VEGAS, NV – FEBRUARY 8: Shedeur Sanders arrives at the red carpet at the 13th Annual NFL Honors on February 8, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

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LAS VEGAS, NV – FEBRUARY 8: Shedeur Sanders arrives at the red carpet at the 13th Annual NFL Honors on February 8, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
So, Shilo Sanders was missing in action during all the NYC Heisman hype and couldn’t see his brother Travis Hunter lifting the trophy. While the fam was enjoying the moment, he was off doing his thing, staying low-key, and grinding. But hey, he might have his own plans, as Shedeur Sanders’ mentions in his 2Legendary podcast, saying, “Shiloh was at home, training, working out, and getting ready for the game. He knows this is a big game coming up for the bowl game, so he wanted to stay focused.” When a fan asked the reason behind his absence. Now when the spotlight’s back on, you’ll see why Shilo stays ready and never misses a beat.

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It’s because he is trying to stay focused. A crucial season-ending clash awaits the Colorado Buffs against their Big 12 rivals, the BYU Cougars, with Coach Prime stressing the importance of avoiding complacency. As this is the time to show focus toward your ultimate goal, moreover, it’s especially a crucial game for Shilo Sanders, as his standing this season is nothing less than a disaster. After suffering a forearm injury while playing against Nebraska, he got serious backlashes for his gameplay after making a return to the field. It was not a good year for him.
Let’s be honest; we all know what happened against the Kansas Jayhawks. Even when the team tried to put up a good game, the whole blame for the loss came directly at Shilo Sanders, as his performance brought the team down. See, it’s true that Shilo Sanders recorded three penalties against the team, and his struggle was also quite visible throughout the game.
But then we can also not ignore the fact that he shined during his game against the Arizona Wildcats when he recorded four tackles and limited them to under 245 yards. Now it’s time for him to bounce back from his misery and put up a strong game for the last time this season because not only Shilo, but the whole team knows what they are fighting for.
Buffs boys ready for the Bowl game
Well, after having a remarkable regular season, it’s evident that the Buffs and their legendary coach don’t want to give this season a happy end. With Hunter winning the Heisman, Shedeur is among the top NFL prospects. Coach Prime did what he could for the team, and now is the final moment when they will show what they are actually capable of, as it’s the first time there is a chance for the team to register 10 wins into their name since 2016.
Now Buffs has this tendency to become overconfident when there’s a lot of success, and one such example is their loss against Kansas State Wildcats, but this time Coach Prime is not ready to take any chances as he says, “I’m thankful that we were chosen for the Alamo Bowl. I don’t take this kind of stuff for granted. It’s a blessing. We’re in Texas, where it all started for me coaching-wise. To go to a bowl game is phenomenal.” It’s surely a blessing filled with a lot of hard work.
Moreover, with Travis Hunter playing in the Alamo Bowl game, it is nothing short of exciting news for the team. Even Hunter wants to end the season on a “right” note before entering the 2025 NFL draft; also, it’s going to be his last game with the team, which makes it even more special for Travis. Let’s see if the team could rack up one last victory of this season or not.
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Is Shilo Sanders' absence a sign of dedication or a missed opportunity to celebrate family success?