Deion Sanders set lofty goals for the Colorado Buffaloes this season. Among them, one stands out especially personally by having not one but two Buffaloes as finalists for the prestigious Heisman Trophy. His nominees? Travis Hunter and his son Shedeur Sanders.

“What I really want is two Buffs,” Coach Prime said on his weekly show. “I think they’re doing everything they can to not have two Buffs there. Because if they have two Buffs there, guess what? They will have three Buffs there. Because then I’m going.”

Hunter, the two-way sensation, is already considered one of the frontrunners for the Heisman. His unparalleled talent on both offense and defense, combined with Colorado’s success, has made him a household name. Coach Prime is confident that if the Buffaloes continue to win, Hunter will not only secure a trip to New York City, but also have a legitimate shot at bringing the trophy home to Boulder.

Still, Coach Prime believes Shedeur Sanders also deserves a seat at the Heisman table. Despite Shedeur ranking in the top three nationally in completion percentage (72.9%) and 28 total touchdowns while amassing 2,882 passing yards, he remains underrated in the Heisman conversation. This perceived scrutiny has led to frustration for Deion, who believes media stories could undermine Shedeur’s recognition.

Interestingly enough, Coach Prime and Shedeur themselves seem more focused on Hunter’s chances. Deion has described Hunter as the best player in the country and a more deserving prospect, sentiments echoed by Shedeur. If Hunter were to win, it would be a historic achievement: breaking Colorado’s 30-year Heisman drought since Rashaan Salaam’s 1994 win and becoming the first defensive player to win since Charles Woodson in 1997.

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While Shedeur’s numbers are undeniably stellar, Coach Prime’s strategy seems clear. Getting the team and media behind Hunter’s campaign for the award. Should Hunter succeed, it would symbolize not only individual greatness, but the resurgence of a Colorado program led by Shedeur’s precision and leadership, turning their momentum into a shared victory.

Colorado welcomes Utah to Folsom Field for the latest edition of the Rumble in the Rockies on Saturday at noon ET, with coverage on FOX.