WATCH: Shedeur Sanders Appears to Shove Referee in Frustration Against Kansas

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Tensions ran high in the third quarter of Colorado’s matchup against Kansas, as Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders let his frustrations boil over on Saturday.
Following a hit during a chaotic sequence, Sanders appeared to shove a line judge in the back while caught in the middle of a scrum.
"He's lucky he wasn't ejected from the game." @MikePereira takes a closer look at Shedeur Sanders' push on the ref ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/SSESj7QtId
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 23, 2024
Despite the apparent shove, no penalty was called on the play, and Sanders avoided ejection—a fortunate outcome for Colorado, which is battling to stay in the game.
The lack of disciplinary action drew mixed reactions, with some fans and analysts arguing Sanders was fortunate to stay in the game.
Such an infraction, if flagged, could have shifted the momentum even further in Kansas' favor.
Despite the controversy, Sanders returned to the huddle to lead the Buffaloes' offense, trying to spark a comeback against a Kansas team firing on all cylinders.
The Jayhawks have dominated much of the game, with running back Devin Neal stealing the spotlight with three touchdowns and over 200 all-purpose yards by the third quarter.
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Mathey Gibson is the Managing Editor for the Kansas Jayhawks On SI. A graduate of the University of Alabama, he has extensive experience covering major college sports, including reporting on Crimson Tide athletics since 2019 for outlets like Alabama Crimson Tide On SI, The Crimson White, and Tide Illustrated. Now focused on Kansas, Gibson has covered significant events such as the NCAA Tournament, College World Series, and the College Football Playoff, bringing a deep understanding of collegiate athletics to one of the nation’s premier programs.