WATCH: Shedeur Sanders greeted with loud cheers as Colorado QB exits field after Alamo Bowl showdown

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ collegiate chapter came to an emotional end on Saturday as he exited the field at the Alamo Bowl, greeted by roaring cheers from the sellout crowd of 64,261. His massive fandom and the cheers were recorded in a clip that "Sko Buffs Sports" uploaded on X.

The touching clip showed Sanders exiting the Alamodome in San Antonio with cameras surrounding him and the spectators standing up to witness the conclusion of a glorious chapter in the player's career.

The caption of the post summed up the emotional moment:

“Shedeur Sanders exits the field for the final time in his illustrious collegiate career.”

Despite a tough 36-14 loss to No. 17 BYU, the night marked the end of an era for Sanders and his teammate, Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter. The duo’s contributions transformed Colorado football into a national sensation under coach Deion Sanders.

Shedeur finished his final outing with 208 passing yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, while Hunter put up a game-high 106 receiving yards and a touchdown. Their numbers add to their glorious resumes as they are already projected to be top picks in the 2025 NFL draft, with experts predicting they might join an elite group of college teammates chosen in the first two picks.

Deion Sanders expresses excitement about Shedeur Sanders' successful chapter at Colorado

The Shedeur Sanders-Travis Hunter era under "Coach Prime" at Colorado reinvigorated a struggling program, which included a sold-out season and record TV ratings. Their performances and Coach Prime’s charisma made the Buffaloes a must-watch team, drawing A-list celebrities and sports icons to games.

Despite the loss, Deion Sanders reflected on their impact postgame, saying:

“That’s a wrap. It’s over. They’re on to the next. They are going to have tremendous careers.”

For Shedeur, the journey was about more than just stats. He closed the chapter on a high note, adding:

“It felt great representing Colorado and bringing it back to where it was in the past."

He further said:

“We laid the foundation for the program and it’s safer for the other players coming in to pick up where we left off.”

As Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter move toward a bright NFL future, their legacy in Colorado remains firmly etched in the hearts of fans. The cheers that followed Shedeur off the field were not just a farewell but a resounding thank-you for the unforgettable moments he delivered since Deion Sanders was hired in December 2022.