Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders suffered an injury during his team's 56-14 defeat against Washington State on Friday, effectively ending the Buffaloes' chances of playing in a bowl game this season. The game saw Sanders sacked four times before being forced to leave the field twice due to different injuries.

According to ESPN, Shedeur Sanders experienced numbness in his hand, making it difficult for him to grip the ball. However, it was the second hit that rolled him up, ultimately leading to the decision not to send him back into the game.

Unfortunately for the Buffaloes, this loss marked their fifth consecutive defeat, pushing them out of bowl eligibility and leaving them with a disappointing 4-7 overall record. The team's downfall was a stark contrast to the promising start they had this season, which had generated excitement among college football enthusiasts.

Following the game, Deion Sanders, Head Coach and father of Shedeur Sanders, expressed his disappointment, stating, "I'm very sad about how we played. We had a strong week of practice and preparation, but the performance on the field does not reflect who we are and what we stand for."

Colorado struggled from the start, falling behind 21-7 in the first quarter. The situation only worsened in the second quarter as Washington State scored three more touchdowns without any response from the Buffaloes.

Sanders acknowledged the execution and dominance of Washington State, saying, "That's not the recipe for a win. They executed early and often, and when they took Shedeur out of the game, it became an uphill battle for us."

With their regular season coming to a close, Colorado's final game is scheduled against Utah on November 25. Despite the disappointment of missing out on a bowl game, the team will aim to end the season on a positive note.