Shilo Sanders Injured, Deion Sanders to Fill In for Colorado vs. USC

Colorado's secondary will be without key player Shilo Sanders for the USC game due to injury, leaving the defense undermanned.

Colorado's secondary is facing another setback as they prepare for their upcoming game against USC. Safety Shilo Sanders will be unable to play due to an injury he sustained during the team's previous game against Oregon. Sanders mentioned in a video from his brother's production company that he landed on his kidney while making a tackle and had to seek medical attention at the emergency room. Head coach Deion Sanders revealed on his radio show that his son will not be able to participate until he stops urinating blood.

In addition to Sanders, wide receiver Xavier Weaver also suffered an injury against Oregon, but it appears that he will be available for the game against USC. The exact details of Weaver's injury are unknown, but he was seen walking in the locker room without his shoe. It is a relief for Colorado to have Weaver potentially in the lineup, as they are already dealing with the absence of two-way star Travis Hunter, who is recovering from a lacerated liver.

Both Hunter and Sanders have been key players for Colorado this season, with Hunter playing a total of 333 snaps and Sanders playing 312 snaps. Sanders leads the team in solo tackles and recently had his first interception of the season. Their absence will undoubtedly leave Colorado's defense at a disadvantage against USC and their star quarterback Caleb Williams, who has been impressive this season.

To fill the void left by Sanders, Rodrick Ward will likely step into the starting lineup. Ward joined Colorado in May after spending three seasons at Southern Utah. However, even with the potential replacement, Colorado's defense will still be facing a tough challenge against USC, who has been dominant this season.

USC is currently undefeated with a 4-0 record and has been scoring at least 42 points in every game. Williams has been exceptional, completing over 74% of his passes with 1,200 yards, 15 touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Colorado will need to find a way to contain him and the rest of USC's potent offense if they hope to secure a victory.

Furthermore, a win against USC would be significant for Colorado as they have not defeated a top-10 team since 2007 when they beat No. 3 Oklahoma. Additionally, the program has never won a game against USC, with a record of 0-16. The odds are stacked against Colorado, but they will be looking to overcome the challenges and make history with a victory.