Cam Newton opened up this week about his frosty interaction with Colorado Buffaloes star quarterback Shedeur Sanders, explaining it as a "misunderstanding" between the two.

The beef between Shedeur Sanders and Cam Newton is very real. It escalated to new levels of awkward during a tense pregame interaction prior to Saturday's

As Newton emphasizes, the relationship between athletes of different eras isn’t about rivalry or competition, but growth and understanding. He might be known for his bold fashion and swagger, but when it comes to the next generation, Newton is focused on making sure they succeed. “I’m just telling my truth as it to be truth to me.”

Newton gave his perspective on the meetup