That will not be the case for Colorado, which has two of the most highly regarded draft prospects on its roster in quarterback Shedeur Sander and receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter.
They will be playing no matter where Colorado lands.
“Our kids are going to play in our bowl game because that’s what we signed up to do and we’re going to finish,” Sanders said during his media availability on Friday. “We’re not going to tap out, because that throws off the structure of next season.