Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter had to leave Saturday’s game against No. 18 Kansas State due to injury.
Hunter was seen walking off the field to attend to an apparent shoulder injury with about five minutes left in the first half at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo.
The 21-year-old was accompanied by a Colorado trainer to the stadium’s medical center.
Travis Hunter is headed to the locker room with an apparent shoulder injury.
(via ESPN)https://t.co/PDJman4G6Z pic.twitter.com/iw4pazlj2H
— On3 (@On3sports) October 13, 2024
Travis Hunter leaving the field again. Instead of the locker room, it looks like he's going back to the medical center portion of the Champions Center. #cubuffs
— Brian Howell (@BrianHowell33) October 13, 2024
Hunter left the game with three catches for 26 yards. He also provided a crucial block that helped lead to LaJohntay Wester’s 25-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter.
COLORADO STRIKES FIRST AGAINST NO. 18 KANSAS STATE 🔥
Travis Hunter leading the way with the block 🤝 pic.twitter.com/0dMF50zzjS
— ESPN (@espn) October 13, 2024
Hunter’s importance to Colorado cannot be overstated. He was on the field for an astonishing 44 of the game’s 45 snaps before heading off the field.
There’s a reason the ESPN broadcast listed him as both the offensive and defensive impact player before the game began.
“Dad, how good was Travis Hunter?” pic.twitter.com/xVPV0hwoBq
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) October 13, 2024
Losing Hunter for any amount of time would be a massive blow for Colorado.
Hunter is arguably the biggest reason why Colorado entered Saturday’s contest against Kansas State with a 4-1 record. He’s made several game-changing plays throughout the Buffaloes first five games.
