Five takeaways from head coach Deion Sanders comments on Tuesday

Travis Hunter is still on his healing journey after suffering a lacerated liver against Colorado State. It’s been a little over two weeks since the injury and Sanders provided an update on when he expects him to return.

“Travis is doing well,” Sanders said. “He was out of practice today coaching his butt off. He's one of the best coaches we have. And … Cormani … he's on his butt, he's on his butt day in and day out. Travis is I say … let's say two or three [weeks away]. It would be my dream and desire for him to stay out until after the bye week.”

Hunter is itching to get back on the field as soon as possible, but ultimately his clearance won't come until later. In the meantime, Shilo Sanders is back on the practice field after missing the USC game on Sept. 30.

Myles Slusher is also making progress after being out since the TCU game in Week 1. While key players are gradually getting back in action, guys like Travis Jay, Jahquez Robinson, Rodrick Ward and Cormani McClain have gotten their chance to gain live reps.

“But I know Travis … he's gonna see Shilo, most likely, as a chance, a possibility, a prayer that you may see Slusher. You may see several you know starters of that secondary that's supposed to be in there and I know he's gonna want to join, but I would love him to be out until the bye. That gives him like three extra weeks.”

Even with those starters in the mix, Colorado’s secondary has executed its share of turnovers (12), but so far this season the secondary is allowing receivers to get their way. Regardless of the deficiencies, Sanders is looking forward to getting his Week 1 starting secondary all healthy.

“When Cormani gets his things together in its totality, and mentally ready to compete every single play and Travis and Shilo, shoot Slusher [are] back, I mean, come on, man,” Sanders said. “... It's gonna be something to behold in the secondary.”