Travis Hunter's Injury: The Untold Details and Concerns After Violent Hit

Deion Sanders' Concern: Coach Deion Sanders expressed concern about Travis Hunter's undisclosed injury and expects him to be sidelined for a few weeks.

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Buffaloes' Victory: The incident occurred during the Buffaloes' 43-35 victory over rival Colorado State.

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Hunter's Well-being: Sanders emphasized that Hunter's health takes precedence over the game and that they will do what's necessary to ensure his recovery.

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Violent Hit: Hunter, a two-way star playing wide receiver, was on the receiving end of a violent hit by Colorado State safety Henry Blackburn in the first quarter.

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Unnecessary Roughness Penalty: Blackburn was penalized for unnecessary roughness due to the severity of the hit.

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Returning to the Game: Hunter showed resilience by returning to the game after the hit and even made a tackle in the second quarter.

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Tension-Filled Game: The hit added to the tension in a game that was already filled with rivalry emotions.

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Shedeur Sanders' Defense: CU quarterback Shedeur Sanders confronted Blackburn face-to-face after the hit to protect Hunter.

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Two-Way Star: Travis Hunter is known for his versatility, playing both wide receiver and cornerback for the No. 18 Buffaloes.

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