Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter left the Buffaloes’ game against Kansas State late in the second quarter on Saturday night after apparently injuring his shoulder on a 14-yard reception.
Hunter went to the locker room but was not on the field for Kansas State’s opening 60-yard touchdown drive that gave the Wildcats a 14-7 lead with 1:52 left in the first half.
Hunter returned to the sideline and stood behind coach Deion Sanders before relinquishing his helmet and leaving the sideline again with the team’s medical staff.
Hunter took a pass from Shedeur Sanders in a crossing pattern for a 14-yard gain up the middle and sprinted to safety Daniel Cobbs. He kept the ball, but signaled that he needed a sub on the sideline.
ESPN said on the broadcast that the medical team was evaluating Hunter’s right shoulder, but there was no immediate word from the Buffaloes about his injury. The halftime press box announcement said both Hunter and wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. were questionable to return due to unspecified injuries.
Hunter has barely taken any snaps this season and is in the thick of the Heisman Trophy race.
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Last season, Hunter was hit hard against Colorado State, missing three games with a lacerated liver.
Hunter had three catches for 26 yards and one tackle on Saturday night before his departure. He had 49 receptions for 587 yards and two touchdowns on the season, along with 16 tackles, two interceptions, and one forced fumble on defense.
Associated Press reported.
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