Deion Sanders on son Shedeur's late-game touchdown pass: 'It was like a Heisman-type play'

Another chapter was written on the story of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders on Saturday. Following a breakout performance against TCU, Sanders pulled off another great afternoon in Boulder against bitter rival Nebraska. A slow first half led to an offensive explosion and a win in front of the Folsom Field crowd.

Multiple different plays stand out from Saturday’s play, but head coach Deion Sanders liked one that wound up having no impact on the game. Following a touchdown, Colorado decided to go for two, furthering their lead. The pass may have wound up falling incomplete but it could wind up being a highlight down the road.

“One of the funniest moments in the darn game was when Shedeur took his helmet off after he made the tremendous scramble,” Sanders said. “It was like a Heisman-type play.”

Now, Deion Sanders is always going to vouch for his players, no matter the scenario. But when it comes down to the Heisman Trophy, nobody will be conducting the Shedeur Sanders train quite like him. The numbers are certainly backing it up through two games of the regular season.

Sanders has completed 77.5% of his throws for 903 yards, six touchdowns, and no interceptions. If he can continue throughout a grueling Pac-12 schedule, there might be a serious discussion about the Colorado QB earning a spot in New York City.

A couple of special plays will need to be produced as well. While the two-point conversion attempt was an impression one, it wound up not counting for Colorado. Pulling something similar off in a clutch situation and you have the textbook definition of a Heisman moment.

Deion Sanders reveals reaction to Sheduer taking off helmet

Originally, Deion Sanders was mad at his son for taking off his helmet. Colorado was assessed a 15-yard penalty on the play and had the ensuing kick deep in their own territory. Even if nothing came of it, an unsportsmanlike is never something a coach wants to see.

Shedeur was able to avoid the butt chewing though with a simple line. There was nothing Deion was able to do after a quick one-liner.

“And I went over and said ‘You cannot do that. You cannot take your helmet off.’ He said ‘Dad, it’s personal.’ I just bent over and laughed my butt off because it was in the moment and I was really upset. He broke me with ‘It’s personal.’ So, they really took it to heart.”