Colorado’s star quarterback Shedeur Sanders had an outstanding performance of 290 yards and three touchdowns — surrendering only one interception. Prior to wining the game, Sanders had a somewhat intense interaction with former NFL quarterback Cam Newton.
Newton had walked up to Sanders for a kind gesture but was then faced with a harsh response in return.
Athlon Sports’ Steven Corder recapped the weird encounter between Newton and Sanders.
“Newton, who has been critical of Sanders’ career in the past, extended a handshake as he approached the young quarterback,” Corder wrote. “Sanders briefly acknowledged the gesture, giving Newton a quick dap before turning away and resuming his pregame routine. It was an uncomfortable moment for fans watching as Newton stood there, seemingly expecting more from the interaction.
“Following the encounter, Newton can be heard saying, ‘He said I’m on some weird s***.’ Some of this might have to do with how freely Cam speaks on his podcast. In an episode earlier this year he said of Shedeur, ‘What performance can you hang your hat on?'”