Buffaloes QB Sanders Responds to Rams' Pre-Game Trash Talk with Trash Talk of His Own

After Colorado defeated Colorado State in the Rocky Mountain Showdown, Sanders confronted CSU players and coaches, citing their pre-game comments on Instagram.

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Following Colorado's 28-7 victory over Colorado State in the Rocky Mountain Showdown, quarterback Shedeur Sanders engaged in a heated exchange with CSU quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi. As the two shook hands, Sanders abruptly withdrew his hand and began berating Fowler-Nicolosi, referencing pre-game comments made by the CSU signal-caller on Instagram.

Buffaloes QB Sanders Responds to Rams' Pre-Game Trash Talk with Trash Talk of His Own

"You were talking s--- on Instagram. Talking on Instagram. We handled our business. You can’t f--- with me," Sanders was heard saying to Fowler-Nicolosi, who responded by walking away and saying, "Keep talking."

Before the game, Fowler-Nicolosi had criticized Colorado's performance in last year's double overtime loss to CSU, where the Buffaloes were heavily favored. He suggested that Colorado's overconfidence and media hype had led to their defeat.

Buffaloes QB Sanders Responds to Rams' Pre-Game Trash Talk with Trash Talk of His Own

"They came out with that attitude and thought it was going to be a cakewalk," Fowler-Nicolosi said. "They saw the reports, 27.5 points, or whatever it was, and they got a rude awakening real quick. And I think it goes to show that the hype, the media train, all that, it only gets you so far."

Fowler-Nicolosi's comments were echoed by CSU wide receiver Tony Horton, who emphasized that on-field performance matters more than social media followers.

Buffaloes QB Sanders Responds to Rams' Pre-Game Trash Talk with Trash Talk of His Own

"We all came here to play football, so end of the day, the millions of the followers and fans that they produced and got and celebrities that jumped on their side because of who Deion Sanders is," Horton said. "At the end of the day, Deion Sanders ain’t playing, it’s those players playing, so those players back up what they speak about."

Sanders' response to the CSU players' comments suggests that he was motivated by their pre-game trash talk. After a disappointing loss to Nebraska the previous week, Sanders was determined to prove himself and his team on the field.

On Saturday, Sanders led the Buffaloes to a decisive victory, throwing for 310 yards with four touchdowns, including two to All-American Travis Hunter. His strong performance silenced the CSU players' pre-game boasts.

Sanders' confrontation with Fowler-Nicolosi and post-game interactions with CSU fans at the stadium generated significant buzz on social media. Fans debated Sanders' actions and discussed the importance of sportsmanship and respect.

Sanders and the Buffaloes will face a challenging test next week against Baylor at Boulder. The Buffaloes will hope to build on their momentum and continue their winning ways.