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In the archives of NFL history, few matchups can rival the intensity and skill displayed when Deion Sanders clashed with Jerry Rice. Their encounters in the 1990s were must-see TV, with both athletes showing why they deserved their eventual first-ballot Hall of Fame honors.
Fast forward a quarter of a century, and the echoes of this rivalry are about to play out again, this time through their sons at the collegiate level.
Jerry's son, Brenden Rice, now dons the USC jersey after transferring from Colorado. Impressively, he might have even sured his father in of speed and size. In contrast to Jerry's vocal style, Brenden prefers to let his play do the talking. Brenden already scored his first touchdown of the year this part weekend as the Trojans beat San Jose State in their Week 0 matchup and season debut.
On the other side, Shilo Sanders, son of Deion, s Colorado following his father's appointment as head coach. Shilo has already received praise from his legendary father, being dubbed a "dawg" and "leader of men."
The last PAC-12 matchup between the Trojans and Buffaloes
The scene is set for Sept. 30 in Boulder when USC meets Colorado, with the added narrative of Lincoln Riley and Deion Sanders leading their respective teams. This matchup, however, is anticipated to be a unique spectacle, likely not to be repeated due to impending conference realignments, and the inevitabel downfall of thePAC-12.
Beyond the team dynamics, the Brenden and Shilo face-off is set to be a focal point. Brenden, a wide receiver, might find himself shadowed by Shilo, a safety. Though not a direct cornerback/wide receiver clash, there's a good chance we'll see Shilo lining up in the backfield in Brenden's way.
USC have high hopes for the season with their second year under Lincoln Riley and Heisman winner, Caleb Williams. Although Deion Sanders has resurrected the Buffaloes in Boulder and hopes to be the team in the conference to knock down the Trojans and hurt their chance at the College Football Playoff.