The Colorado quarterback avoids punishment for a controversial incident with a referee, ensuring his availability for a crucial game against Oklahoma State.

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders will not face a suspension from the Big 12 after making contact with an official during Saturday’s game against Kansas. A Big 12 source confirmed to SI that any disciplinary action stemming from the incident would be handled internally by the Colorado program.

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders took a bad hit to the knee during last Saturday’s matchup against the Kansas Jayhawks, and the play quickly became a hot topic on social media. Fans and analysts, including Joel Klatt, even called it a cheap shot.