Shedeur Sanders Refuses to Shake Hands with Colorado State QB After Heated Rivalry Game

Following Colorado’s 28-9 victory over Colorado State, Shedeur Sanders, the Buffaloes’ quarterback, made headlines for refusing to shake hands with opposing QB Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi. Reports suggest that Sanders not only declined the customary post-game handshake but also told Fowler-Nicolosi, “You can’t f*** with me,” in a heated moment following the win.

The incident has sparked debate about Sanders’ sportsmanship and maturity, with some seeing it as a red flag for NFL scouts. Fowler-Nicolosi had made off-season comments about Colorado, claiming the Buffs were in for a “rude awakening” and questioning how far their Instagram followers would take them. In what some view as retaliation, Sanders’ refusal to shake hands may have been his response to those remarks.

Critics have labeled the move petty, while others see it as Sanders standing his ground after a hard-fought victory. Either way, it has added another layer of intrigue to the Colorado-Colorado State rivalry and drawn attention to Sanders’ conduct on the field. Whether this incident impacts his future NFL prospects remains to be seen, but it’s certainly a moment that will be remembered in this in-state clash.

Complete clown show at CU. As bad in victory as they are in defeat. Good on CSU… got their asses kicked and shook hands. pic.twitter.com/0cpAILc146

— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) September 15, 2024