"Heisman winners don’t fight": Travis Hunter teases Shedeur Sanders for grabbing his collar during practice banter

Modified Dec 17, 2024 13:54 GMT

Travis Hunter teases Shedeur Sanders grabbing his collar during practice banter. (Image credits: Imagn) — Travis Hunter teases Shedeur Sanders for grabbing his collar during practice banter. (Image credits: Imagn)

Colorado Buffaloes' two-way star Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders brought their fun chemistry to practice once again, with Hunter’s witty one-liner stealing the spotlight. On Monday, in a lighthearted clip shared by the "Well Off Forever" Instagram account, Shedeur playfully grabbed Hunter’s collar during a mock scuffle. Hunter’s response? Pure gold.

“I don’t fight, bro,” Hunter said. “Heisman winners don’t fight.”

But Shedeur wasn’t about to let that slide. Fresh off winning the 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award for the nation’s top upperclassman quarterback, he fired back:

“I’ve got some hardware too, bro. Respect my golden arm.”

The playful banter continued, keeping fans entertained as the duo’s on-field and off-field camaraderie has been a highlight all season.

On the flip side, the Buffs' QB was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year. Meanwhile, Hunter made history on Saturday by clinching the Heisman Trophy with 552 first-place votes and 2,231 points.

Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders and Ashton Jeanty lead 2024 AP All-America Teams

Colorado's Travis Hunter has been named a first-team All-American at cornerback and in the all-purpose slot, while also earning second-team honors as a wide receiver alongside teammate Shedeur Sanders. Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, the Heisman Trophy runner-up, was the only unanimous selection.

The First-Team Offense featured Miami quarterback Cam Ward and Jeanty, among other top performers.

The Second-Team Offense included Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, along with Tre Harris (Ole Miss) and Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State).

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Hunter, who plays both cornerback and receiver for the Buffaloes (9-3, No. 23 CFP), is the only player in the nation starting and logging significant snaps on both sides of the ball. His stellar season earned him multiple honors, including the Heisman Trophy, Walter Camp Award, Paul Hornung Award, Bednarik Award, Biletnikoff Award and the Lott Trophy.

Sanders, on the other hand, became the first Colorado quarterback in 30 years to earn AP All-American recognition. The last to do so was Kordell Stewart, who made the second team in 1994.

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