Colorado's Cormani McClain won't replace Travis Hunter vs. Oregon
Many people have speculated who will replace Travis Hunter's production while he's out for the next few weeks. One of the names that has been circulating is Cormain McClain, but Colorado coach Deion Sanders says he's not ready.
"The plan at corner is corner-by-committee," Sanders said about the upcoming matchup with Oregon. That's why we practice. We want to see who steps up and takes over that role.
When pressed further about why the former top recruit hasn't been inserted in the rotation, Coach Prime explained it's on McClain to step up and prove he's worthy of the position at this point.
McClain came to Colorado as a true generational talent wanting to follow in Sanders' footsteps, seeing him as a mentor. The former Miami commit is known for being a shutdown defender who accounted for 58 tackles (3 for loss), 15 interceptions, 17 PDUs and three forced fumbles over the last two years at Lakeland HS in Florida.
Sanders will be without Hunter for at least three weeks due to a lacerated liver. It leaves a handful of talented corners in the mix for the Buffs going into Pac-12 play. Carter Stoutmire and Kyndrich Breedlove are two of the obvious options having been in the rotation.
No. 19 Colorado looks to start conference play with an upset of 10th-ranked Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.