Every year a new generation of athletes enters the college ranks, and many of these players are sons of college football legends.

This season, Shedeur and Shilo Sanders are at the top of the list of established players, reaching an even rarer position by playing for their legendary father, Deion, the head coach of Colorado.

Other notable players on this year’s roster include Kennedy Urlacher, safety for Notre Dame and son of New Mexico legend Brian Urlacher, Antonio Gates Jr., the son of legendary tight end Antonio Gates, and EJ Smith, who will play running back like his father Emmitt Smith.

These players are just some of this year’s legacy players:

The Sanders family is hoping for a successful year after a disappointing first season with the Buffaloes. Colorado started the 2023 season promisingly with a 3-0 record, but finished the year 4-8.

The Buffs have repositioned themselves through the transfer portal and it certainly looks like things could change this year, but Colorado will need a strong year from Shedeur at quarterback. Shedeur had an impressive 2023 season with 3,230 passing yards and 27 touchdowns while throwing just three interceptions, and the Buffaloes expect more of the same this year.

Shilo also had a solid year on defense, recording 54 tackles, three passes defended, four forced fumbles and one interception.

Colorado begins its attempt to rebound on Thursday against North Dakota State.