Cam Newton addresses viral pregame interactions with Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter

Former Auburn legend Cam Newton decided to show some support to the Colorado Buffaloes recently. He had an awkward pre-game interaction with their two superstars, quarterback Shedeur Sanders and two-way star Travis Hunter.

Newton decided to take some time out on his podcast to address the awkward interaction with Hunter and Sanders.

“It was contentious. It was a little awkward. Not only with Shedeur, but also with Travis….I think to protect our conversation. And I think I need to and will be obedient to that,” Newton explained.

“I think the difference between this age of athletes versus the age of athlete even when I was playing. Is so direct-to-consumer. And I even shared this with Shedeur. I said, bro, there’s a lot of support for you. And your father. And even Colorado. You don’t see that because people don’t naturally dwell on the good,” Newton continued.

“They’re reading the type of content that you like. Or that catches your attention…. He [Shedeur Sanders] needs to understand that this is the big leagues now. But I also have to understand this. I have more power than I give myself sometimes, too.” Newton admitted.

He wanted to make sure that Shedeur Sanders understands the day NIL became legal, college players essentially became pros.

“But I think for Shedeur to understand, bro, the day that they allowed NIL to be legal. You’re no longer an amateur no more. You used to they could protect the college athlete. That’s not happening,” Newton explained.

Travis Hunter is once again looking like one of the most dominant players in college football. He’s hauled in 46 catches for 561 yards and six touchdowns. On defense, he’s already snatched two interceptions.

Shedeur Sanders has looked sharp this season, drawing heavy praise from former ESPN NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay and many others. He’s completed 70.1% of his passes for 1,630 passing yards, while tossing in 14 touchdowns and three interceptions. Many expect him to the be the No. 1 quarterback prospect selected in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Colorado currently sits at 4-1 overall on the 2024 campaign. They’ll face off against the Kansas State Wildcats on October 12th. Kick time for that one is slated for 10:15 PM EST and the game will be nationally televised on ESPN.