“Shedeur Sanders had his jersey number retired at Colorado this year, and people are saying it’s because of nepotism, because of his father, and it’s not” Gillis said. “It’s because he went 13-12 over his career, and he almost won the Alamo Bowl. Definitely not nepotism, right?”

Live cast member delivered the punchline to a mix of laughter and gasps, poking fun at what some fans have already criticized as a premature honor

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders was mentioned at the 2025 ESPY Awards, but he wasn't actually at the event in Los Angeles. During the opening monologue for the 2025 ESPYS, host Shane Gillis poked fun at Colorado retiring Sanders' jersey number earlier this year.

Comedian Shane Gillis jokes about Shedeur Sanders at the ESPYs. Gillis targets Sanders' jersey retirement at Colorado. He questions if it is due to ne

ESPY Awards, Shane Gillis turned back the clock on one of college football's most polarizing debates as the comedian blended humor with pointed criticism by taking aim

Comedian Shane Gillis poked fun at Deion and his son, Shedeur Sanders, during his monologue at the ESPYs on Wednesday night.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders was a no-show at the ESPYs on Wednesday, but he had a good reason for being absent. Sanders spent Wednesday

Shane Gillis joked about Shedeur Sanders’ jersey retirement at the ESPYS, reigniting debates over nepotism and his impact at Colorado.

Shane Gillis did not hold back in his opening monologue at the 2025 ESPYs. One of his sharpest jabs landed squarely on Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders.