COLORADO, USA – Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders said Thursday that there would be “probably three times as many celebrities” in attendance Saturday as were rumored to be in attendance at the University of Colorado Buffaloes’ game against the University of Southern California Trojans.
So far, some big names have been confirmed for the matchup against Caleb Williams and a USC team that is currently ranked No. 8 nationally.
“I think half the NBA will be here,” Sanders added.
Sanders also said Thursday that former Buffs Kordell Stewart and Michael Westbrook would be in attendance.
Rapper DaBaby gave a pre-game speech to the Buffs on Friday and was seen rousing fans in the student section:
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Rap singer DaBaby (center) steps onto the gridiron as Colorado warms up before hosting Southern California on Saturday, September 30, 2023, in Boulder, Colorado.
The NBA was well represented, with the Boston Celtics and NBA Hall of Famers Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce roaming the sidelines before the game:
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon was seen walking around:
Other Nuggets, including Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, DeAndre Jordan and Christian Braun, were also in attendance:
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Denver Nuggets forward DeAndre Jordan watches as Colorado hosts Southern California on Saturday, September 30, 2023, in Boulder, Colorado.
Longtime NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson was spotted practicing on Friday before the game:
Former NFL wide receivers Michael Irvin and Keyshawn Johnson were seen on the sidelines during the game:
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Michael Irvin gestures to the crowd as Colorado hosts Southern California on Saturday, September 30, 2023, in Boulder, Colorado.
Hall of Fame NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens was also seen on the sidelines:
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Retired NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens (right) chats with other attendees as Colorado hosts USC on Saturday, September 30, 2023, in Boulder, Colo.
Longtime NFL running back LeSean McCoy was seen on the field:
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Retired NFL RB player LeSean McCoy takes a photo with fans as Colorado warms up for their game against Southern California on Saturday, September 30, 2023, in Boulder, Colorado.
The Trojans also had at least one player with a famous parent. Former Buffs wide receiver Brenden Rice, son of NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, returned to Boulder on Sunday:
Broncos general manager George Paton was also in Boulder, likely to scout senior quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Caleb Williams:
9Sports reporter Arielle Orsuto also mentioned some supposedly big names that weren’t discovered:
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