"SHEDEUR SANDERS IS A BONAFIDE HEISMAN TROPHY CANDIDATE": Colorado fans root for Buffs QB after Week 9 domination

Shedeur Sanders put up another impressive performance for Colorado in the Week 9 game against Cincinnati. The quarterback led the Buffaloes to a crucial 34-23 victory at Folsom Field in Boulder, sealing a bowl game qualification for the first time under Deion Sanders.

In the exciting game, Sanders completed 25 of 30 passes for 323 yards and two touchdowns. He also added a touchdown on the ground, playing a vital role in the team's victory. He was highly impressive in the first half, completing his first 15 passes of the encounter.

Shedeur Sanders' outstanding performance on Saturday night has got many fans talking. Considering his level of consistency this season, a section of the fans believes he's a worthy Heisman Trophy candidate. Here's a look at some of the reactions online:

Other reactions online:

"Shedeur Sanders should be in the Heisman conversation," a fan wrote.

"SHEDEUR SANDERS SHOULD BE IN THE HEISMAN RACE. I said what i said," another fan wrote.

"Shedeur Sanders not being higher on the heisman list is a crime he’s the best QB in CFB rn," another fan wrote.

"Heisman" another fan added.

Shedeur Sanders in the 2024 Heisman Trophy race

Ahead of Week 9, Shedeur Sanders isn't considered among the frontrunners for the Heisman Trophy. According to odds lines obtained from BETMGM, the Colorado quarterback has +5000 odds to win the coveted honor, double of what he opened the season with +2500.

He's currently 11th in the race for the award, behind a host of top college football players, including his teammate Travis Hunter. With things happening so fast in the landscape, he can steadily climb up in the race with consistent performance in the next few weeks.

Boise State's Ashton Jeanty currently leads the Heisman Trophy race with +200 odds. He's followed by the likes of Miami’s Cam Ward (+240), Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel (+400) and Colorado's Travis Hunter (+1800). The race is still far from finished as the 2024 season progresses.

Shedeur Sanders injury update

Colorado experienced a tense moment when their star quarterback, Shedeur Sanders, required medical attention from the team's staff on the sidelines in the game against Cincinnati.

Sanders was observed making his way down the field to receive treatment for an apparent issue with his left hip. ESPN sideline reporter Quint Kessenich relayed this critical update during the live broadcast, heightening concerns about the quarterback's condition.

“Looks like they’re treating his left hip,” Kessenich explained. Like a left hip flexor injury type injury. Shedeur came over, hopped on the bike, biked for a bit, stood up, jumped around. Went through his drops. And the rotations. Rotate and throw the football. So, it doesn’t look to be a serious injury.”

Heading into Week 9, Sanders ranked sixth in the nation, averaging 324.0 passing yards per game with a completion rate of 72.2% this season. His performance continues to solidify his position as a top prospect for the NFL Draft.