Deion Sanders pays no attention to the kudos or accolades his 18th-ranked Colorado Buffaloes are currently receiving. It's for the same reason he didn't listen to the criticism a season ago — just a lot of distracting noise.

The Colorado Buffaloes (7-2, 5-1 Big 12) will square off against the Utah Utes (4-5, 1-5 Big 12) on Saturday in a battle between two former Pac-12 programs. A rowdy morning crowd is expected at Folsom Field as Fox's "Big Noon Kickoff" pregame show will be in Boulder ahead of the 10 a.

The No. 20 Colorado Buffaloes (7-2) host a Big 12 clash against the Utah Utes (4-5) on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Folsom Field. The game will air on FOX, starting at 12 p.m. ET. Below, we

The move echoes one Sanders made during his own draft process in 1989. The Giants asked draft prospects to take a two-hour psychological assessment at the NFL Scouting Combine. Upon learning the Giants had the 18th pick in the draft, Sanders declined to take the assessment.

It's become clear that, as the 2024 season has pressed on, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders has firmed up his spot as a certain first-round pick, and a probable Top 10 pick. It's even likely that he will be the QB1 of this draft, if he beats out Miami's Cam Ward and perhaps a late push from Jalen Milroe of Alabama.

McCarthy is in the final year of his contract and with the Cowboys struggling, it will be pretty easy for Jerry Jones to make the decision to move on once the season is over (Jones has already said he won't fire McCarthy during the season).