Colorado standout Travis Hunter likely will be sidelined for three weeks after taking a vicious late hit in the Buffaloes’ double-overtime win against rival Colorado State on Saturday, according to Carl Reed of 247Sports.
The latest update on Hunter comes after Colorado coach Deion Sanders said on Fox’s game broadcast that Hunter would be out for a “few weeks.” The wide receiver/cornerback is poised to miss the Buffaloes’ upcoming games against Oregon, USC and Arizona State.
Hunter suffered the injury midway through the first quarter. Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders attempted to connect with Hunter on a pass down the left sideline. After Hunter failed to catch the ball, Colorado State defensive back Henry Blackburn delivered a powerful hit to Hunter’s midsection, drawing an unnecessary roughness penalty.