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Colorado Defends Jersey Retirements of Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter Amid Alumni Criticism

The university affirms the athletic department and head coach's discretion in honoring players, as calls grow for a formal retirement policy.

Former Colorado players Travis Hunter (left) and Shedeur Sanders meet on the field during an April 19 ceremony in Boulder to retire their numbers.
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Overview

  • The University of Colorado officially retired Shedeur Sanders' No. 2 and Travis Hunter's No. 12 jerseys during the spring game on April 19, 2025.
  • School officials clarified that graduation was never a formal prerequisite for jersey retirement, despite being an informal preference in the past.
  • Former players, including Darian Hagan and Michael Jones, have criticized the lack of a structured process, citing concerns about tradition and legacy.
  • The athletic department and head coach retain sole discretion over jersey retirements, a policy that some alumni argue undermines historical protocols.
  • With only four previous jersey retirements in the program's 135-year history, the decision has sparked debate over balancing recognition of current stars with preserving historical standards.