Travis Hunter begs Deion Sanders to play against USC: 'I'm not taking no for an answer'

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Colorado Buffaloes star Travis Hunter wants to get back on the football field with his team set to face the USC Trojans this coming weekend after beating dominated by the Oregon Ducks, 42-6, on Saturday. 

But head coach Deion Sanders won’t let that happen, despite Hunter’s bold request. 

Hunter suffered a lacerated liver on what was considered a "dirty hit" by Colorado State safety Henry Blackburn during the Buffaloes’ double-overtime win two weeks ago. A two-way player that has produced at both receiver and cornerback, Hunter’s absence was notable against a good Ducks team that gave the Buffaloes an "old-fashioned" beat down, as "Coach Prime" put it. 

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Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes looks on from the sideline in the third quarter against the Colorado State Rams at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado, on Sept. 16, 2023. (Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

So Hunter texted his coach to let him play against an even-tougher USC squad this Saturday. Sanders shared the conversation with his team during a meeting. 

"I need to play this week. We need to get everything we can so I can get back on the field. I’m not taking no for an answer," Sanders said Hunter texted him. 

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Of course, Sanders misses one of his star players on the field. But he explained why he won’t let him back just yet. 

"No, you ain’t ready and I care about you more than I care about this game," Sanders replied. "You’re going to change the game of football one day when you’re healthy and ready. Your future is brighter than mine