The Colorado Buffaloes’ 2023 season ended with a 4-8 record, which was tough after a 3-0 start and an AP Top 25 ranking. But, the future is bright in Boulder.
On Tuesday, the Pac-12 All-Conference awards were released and several Buffs popped up on the list. The most notable one was Travis Hunter being named First-Team All-Pac-12 on defense and second-team all-purpose.
Hunter was also named the 2023 recipient of the Paul Hornung Award, given annually to the most versatile player in college football.
The two-way star’s first season at Colorado was sensational. After a hot start, he emerged in Heisman Trophy conversations. But, he got injured in the Colorado State game and missed time before returning and making a statement again.
All-Pac-12 honorable mentions included quarterback Shedeur Sanders, safety Shilo Sanders and punter Mark Vassett, and Dylan Edwards was an honorable mention for the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year.
.@TravisHunterJr is this year's @hornungaward winnerâť•
This award recognizes the most versatile player in major college football.
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