Colorado Buffaloes cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter made another compelling case for the Heisman Trophy in the program’s 49-24 win over the Utah Utes, recording five receptions, including one breathtaking fourth take-55 yards, a rushing touchdown and an interception.

But in a tight race that includes Hunter, Boise State star running back Ashton Jeanty and Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel, there may still be some voters undecided about Hunter.

After the game, Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders was asked what his message would be to voters undecided on Hunter as a candidate for the prestigious award. Sanders responded with a powerful message.

“I’m not going to sit here and give any message to undecided Heisman voters,” Sanders said. “If they can’t see, they can’t see. It is what it is. I mean, Travis is who he is. He’s supposed to go back to the best player in college football. I think it’s over since , what? Week 2?

“So we don’t ask anyone. We don’t do that. We have a wonderful camera display here, and I think we go on national television every week. If they can’t see it, there’s a problem. Don’t let their hatred of me interfere with our children’s success. They need to stop this.

“Some of you like this. Y’all need to stop this, man. Give the kids what they deserve, man.”

Hunter, a junior, could become the first two-way player to win the Heisman Trophy since former Michigan star and Pro Football Hall of Famer Charles Woodson in 1997. But accolades aside, and more importantly, Sanders is proud of the person Hunter is. .

“Travis is the epitome of a footballer,” Sanders said Fox Sports’ Jenny Taft after the game. “He’s a straight-A student. … He doesn’t smoke, he doesn’t get high, he doesn’t do anything stupid like that or get drunk. He’s a great human being.”