Colorado S Shilo Sanders (forearm) is expected to be out 2-3 weeks

Colorado safety Shilo Sanders is expected to miss two to three weeks after undergoing surgery on Sunday to repair an injury to his right forearm.

Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders, the father of Shilo and Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, confirmed the surgery and prognosis. Deion Sanders said Shilo, who suffered the injury in the first quarter of Saturday's 28-10 loss at Nebraska, has recovered quickly from previous ailments, including knee surgery in the offseason.

“I have never seen anything like healing power,” said Deion Sanders.

Shilo Sanders headed to the locker room after tackling Huskers running back Dante Dowdell on a running play. He had nine tackles, including one for a loss, in Colorado's season-opening win over North Dakota State.

Sanders started 11 games for Colorado in 2023, led the team in tackles (70) and forced fumbles (4) and was named to the All-Pac-12 second team.

Sanders began his college career at South Carolina, where he appeared in 13 games over two seasons before joining his father at Jackson State and then Colorado.

Buffaloes defensive tackle Chidozie Nwankwo also left the game against Nebraska due to injury. Deion Sanders said he wants to see Nwankwo have a strong practice before determining his status for this week's game against Colorado State.

Running back Dallan Hayden, a transfer from Ohio State, is likely out this week, while the status of cornerback Isaiah Hardge is still uncertain. Linebacker LaVonta Bentley will likely play this week, Deion Sanders said.