No. 20 Colorado cherishing matchup with No. 17 BYU in Alamo Bowl as Sanders, Hunter complete careers
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No. 20 Colorado cherishing matchup with No. 17 BYU in Alamo Bowl as Sanders, Hunter complete careers

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Colorado is relishing the chance to end its season on a high note regardless of the outcome of the Valero Alamo Bowl. I feel a lot of time these days people have turned it into a job, and it’s not supposed to be that.” Colorado coach Deion Sanders honored his players’ commitment by securing additional disability insurance coverage for his team, including record coverage for his star duo of Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and quarterback son Shedeur. Many scouting services have Sanders rated as the top quarterback in this year’s draft, but he didn’t want to sit out and miss his final game with the Buffaloes. “The goal is to try to stop everybody, but I don’t know if you can do that with all the weapons they have.” Air apparent Top quarterback prospect Julian “JuJu” Lewis is working with Shedeur Sanders and Colorado this week just days after completing his high school career. Lewis will vie for starting quarterback on Colorado’s high-powered offense next season with Sanders leaving for the NFL.

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BYU stymies Sanders, Hunter in 36-14 victory over Colorado in Alamo Bowl
16 hours, 12 minutes ago

BYU stymies Sanders, Hunter in 36-14 victory over Colorado in Alamo Bowl

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — L.J. BYU scored in every quarter in rolling to its second straight bowl victory and third in its past four appearances after failing to advance last season. Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter had four receptions for 106 yards, including a 43-yard touchdown from Sanders with 6:14 remaining in the third quarter. BYU then marched 52 yards for …

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter wins the 2024 Heisman Trophy
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter wins the 2024 Heisman Trophy

LA Times  

Two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, punctuating a tireless performance all season by a dynamic player with a unique combination of skills. “It’s crazy.” Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel came in third and Miami quarterback Cam Ward finished fourth in balloting for the 90th Heisman Trophy, presented annually since 1935 to the nation’s most …

Coach Deion Sanders says No. 23 Colorado’s best players will play in bowl game
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Coach Deion Sanders says No. 23 Colorado’s best players will play in bowl game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BOULDER, Colo. — Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders says he’ll play in his team’s bowl game, while his dad says he’s planning on CU’s Heisman favorite, Travis Hunter, being there, too. Though many top players choose to skip the second-tier games, coach Deion Sanders said the Buffs …

Hunter’s big game bolsters Heisman hopes as No. 23 Colorado rolls to 52-0 win over Oklahoma State
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Hunter’s big game bolsters Heisman hopes as No. 23 Colorado rolls to 52-0 win over Oklahoma State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “Travis Hunter proved today, and he’s proved every week, that he is the best player in college football.” The same sentiment was held by his quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who at one point ran down the field counting out the star receiver’s number of touchdowns for the …

BYU Cougars square off against the NC State Wolfpack
1 month ago

BYU Cougars square off against the NC State Wolfpack

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! NC State Wolfpack vs. BYU Cougars San Diego; Friday, 3:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -4.5; over/under is 152.5 BOTTOM LINE: NC State and BYU square off in San Diego, California. NC State averages 10.5 turnovers per game and is 5-0 when winning the …

No. 24 Louisville visits Colorado after Smith’s 21-point outing
1 month ago

No. 24 Louisville visits Colorado after Smith’s 21-point outing

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 24 Louisville after Sara-Rose Smith scored 21 points in Colorado’s 85-73 victory over the Utah Tech Trailblazers. Colorado averages 72.0 points and has outscored opponents by 13.7 points per game. Colorado’s average of 6.6 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.1 more made …

Travis Hunter tracker: Superstar’s huge performance can’t save Colorado from upset loss
1 month ago

Travis Hunter tracker: Superstar’s huge performance can’t save Colorado from upset loss

New York Times  

With each passing week, Travis Hunter looks more and more like the clear Heisman front-runner. Colorado’s path to the Big 12 Championship Game and College Football Playoff, however, became a lot rockier Saturday after the Buffaloes lost to Kansas 37-21. Until then, more on Hunter’s latest performance … GO DEEPER College Football Playoff 2024 projections: Indiana hangs on as Alabama, …

Colorado’s 2-way star Travis Hunter eyes Big 12 title and more before ‘for sure’ entering NFL draft
1 month, 1 week ago

Colorado’s 2-way star Travis Hunter eyes Big 12 title and more before ‘for sure’ entering NFL draft

Associated Press  

DENVER — Travis Hunter made a pair of proclamations Thursday: He’s for sure entering the NFL draft after this season, but not until he sees Colorado all the way through the College Football Playoff — if the Buffaloes make it there. “I don’t think nobody will opt out because you’re showing NFL teams that you’re more focused on something else, …

Travis Hunter tracker: Heisman frontrunner dazzles again as Colorado keeps rolling
1 month, 1 week ago

Travis Hunter tracker: Heisman frontrunner dazzles again as Colorado keeps rolling

New York Times  

Travis Hunter was at it again Saturday, making plays on both sides of the ball as Colorado secured its fourth consecutive win, 49-24 over Utah. Those questions will be answered as he progresses through the process, but regardless, Hunter is the clear favorite to be the first non-quarterback drafted.” More on Hunter’s latest performance: GO DEEPER College Football Playoff 2024 …

College football picks: Tricky games could make path to Big 12 title game bumpy for BYU and Colorado
1 month, 2 weeks ago

College football picks: Tricky games could make path to Big 12 title game bumpy for BYU and Colorado

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BYU and Colorado have the inside track to the Big 12 championship game, but depending on the outcomes of three games Saturday, that conference also could turn into a free-for-all: — No. Volunteers get back QB Nico Iamaleava, who was knocked out of last week’s game …

Morrow and Marshall Lead Colorado State to Victory Over Nevada
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Morrow and Marshall Lead Colorado State to Victory Over Nevada

Associated Press  

Colorado State defeated Nevada 38-21 in a Mountain West Conference game. Avery Morrow ran for two touchdowns and Justin Marshall also had a rushing touchdown. Jordan Noyes kicked a 60-yard field goal to give the Rams a 17-0 lead at halftime. The Wolf Pack's Brendon Lewis had 252 yards passing and two touchdowns, while Cortez Braham Jr. had 141 yards …

Two-Way Sensation Hunter and Sanders Shine in Colorado's Victory Against Cincinnati
2 months ago

Two-Way Sensation Hunter and Sanders Shine in Colorado's Victory Against Cincinnati

Associated Press  

Two-way standout Travis Hunter shines for Colorado, earning him the Big 12 Conference's offensive player of the week award. He becomes the first player in league history to win both offensive and defensive weekly awards in the same season. Hunter and Shedeur Sanders lead Colorado to bowl eligibility, despite Shedeur Sanders's lack of Heisman recognition.

Colorado's Sanders and Hunter Lead Broncos to Bowl-Eligible Win over Cincinnati
2 months ago

Colorado's Sanders and Hunter Lead Broncos to Bowl-Eligible Win over Cincinnati

Associated Press  

Colorado secured a bowl-eligible win against Cincinnati with a final score of 34-23. Shedeur Sanders threw for 323 yards and two touchdowns, while Travis Hunter had nine catches for 153 yards and a touchdown. The Buffaloes gained 123 rushing yards and a field goal from Alejandro Mata to secure the victory.

BYU Dominates UCF in Thrilling 37-24 Victory
2 months ago

BYU Dominates UCF in Thrilling 37-24 Victory

Associated Press  

BYU defeated UCF 37-24, maintaining their undefeated streak in the Big 12 Conference. The Cougars controlled the clock and capitalized on their opportunities to score, including a 62-yard touchdown pass and a one-yard touchdown run by Mata'ava Ta'ase. The Knights struggled to respond offensively, with quarterback Jacurri Brown throwing two interceptions and finishing with only 96 yards on 8-for-17 passing. …

No. 13 BYU remains undefeated with stunning late TD vs. Oklahoma State
2 months, 1 week ago

No. 13 BYU remains undefeated with stunning late TD vs. Oklahoma State

New York Times  

13 BYU, which entered Friday as one of 11 remaining unbeaten FBS teams, stayed undefeated with a dramatic 38-35 comeback win over Oklahoma State at home. The game-winning drive came on the heels of Oklahoma State taking the lead with 1:13 remaining on a 6-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Alan Bowman to Brennan Presley, finishing off a drive that chewed …

No. 22 BYU is undefeated and visits Baylor trying to match the 2 Big 12 wins it had last year
3 months ago

No. 22 BYU is undefeated and visits Baylor trying to match the 2 Big 12 wins it had last year

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Bears had lost nine in a row at home against FBS teams before their 31-3 win over Air Force two weeks ago. He had eight catches for 122 yards and a touchdown two years ago against in BYU’s double-overtime win at home over the Bears. …

BYU throttles No. 13 Kansas State with help from epic 90-yard punt return touchdown
3 months, 1 week ago

BYU throttles No. 13 Kansas State with help from epic 90-yard punt return touchdown

New York Times  

A wild punt return for a touchdown. Freshman safety Tommy Prassas picked up the ball and ran 30 yards into the end zone for the touchdown to give the Cougars their first lead. Prassas’ scoop and score began a run of 28 unanswered points for BYU, capped off by a highlight-reel punt return touchdown that send Provo into a raucous …

Colorado returns to Big 12 league play with homecoming game versus Baylor on what may be rainy night
3 months, 1 week ago

Colorado returns to Big 12 league play with homecoming game versus Baylor on what may be rainy night

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The last time Colorado faced Baylor on the football field was Oct. 16, 2010, when Robert Griffin III led the Bears to a 31-25 win in Boulder. Colorado coach Deion Sanders made a big deal in his weekly news conference about rain in the forecast and …

Retzlaff throws 3 TD passes as BYU wins 10th straight against Wyoming, 34-14
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Retzlaff throws 3 TD passes as BYU wins 10th straight against Wyoming, 34-14

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — BYU extended its winning streak to 10 games over Wyoming with a dominant 34-14 win Saturday night in what could be the final meeting between the longtime rivals at War Memorial Stadium. BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff bounced back from an interception in the first quarter, …

Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders team up to lead Colorado to 7th straight win over Colorado State
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders team up to lead Colorado to 7th straight win over Colorado State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Two-way standout Travis Hunter caught two of Shedeur Sanders’ four touchdown passes and also had an interception as Colorado cruised to a 28-9 win over Colorado State on Saturday night. “It meant a lot,” Hunter said of playing Colorado State after missing …

Denver takes on No. 18 BYU after Bruner’s 28-point outing
1 year ago

Denver takes on No. 18 BYU after Bruner’s 28-point outing

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Denver Pioneers at BYU Cougars Provo, Utah; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -27; over/under is 157.5 BOTTOM LINE: Denver visits the No. 18 BYU Cougars after Tommy Bruner scored 28 points in Denver’s 90-80 loss to the Colorado State Rams. Denver is …

Schager throws for 320 yards and a TD, Hawaii beat Colorado State 27-24
1 year, 1 month ago

Schager throws for 320 yards and a TD, Hawaii beat Colorado State 27-24

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! HONOLULU — Brayden Schager was 30-of-43 passing for 320 yards and a touchdown, Matthew Shipley kicked a 51-yard field goal as time expired and Hawaii beat Colorado State 27-24 Saturday night. Colorado State took the opening kickoff and went 75 yards in nine plays to take …

Colorado has cooled off since hot start, will try to turn things around against No. 16 Oregon State
1 year, 1 month ago

Colorado has cooled off since hot start, will try to turn things around against No. 16 Oregon State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! But I mean, I don’t know if I’d say it’s successful,” said Colorado safety/linebacker Trevor Woods, who was around last season when the Buffaloes finished 1-11. “Every week in this conference, we’ve got another big-time opponent, tough place to play,” Smith said. “This team’s playing at …

Colorado looks to extend winning streak over Stanford to 4 in a row
1 year, 2 months ago

Colorado looks to extend winning streak over Stanford to 4 in a row

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! A win over Stanford would move Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes a step closer to bowl eligibility after the team went 1-11 last season. He’s the first Buffaloes player since 2019 to eclipse the 500-yards receiving mark for a season. The win was over Arizona …

No. 8 USC escapes Colorado after Buffaloes’ second-half comeback: How Trojans did it
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 8 USC escapes Colorado after Buffaloes’ second-half comeback: How Trojans did it

New York Times  

By Antonio Morales, David Ubben and Marcus Thompson II No. We’re letting him down.” — Morales Colorado couldn’t come back from early hole Colorado’s slow start on offense and continued defensive woes put the Buffaloes in a four-touchdown hole they couldn’t escape. The Buffaloes’ offensive line forced Sanders to consistently throw under pressure and Williams’ efficiency and six touchdown passes …

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter taken to hospital during game after late hit vs CSU
1 year, 3 months ago

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter taken to hospital during game after late hit vs CSU

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BOULDER, Colo. — The University of Colorado rallied for the win over Colorado State on Saturday night but lost two-way star Travis Hunter when he was taken to a hospital for an evaluation during the third quarter at Folsom Field. Coach Deion Sanders had no update …

No. 22 Colorado off to flying start by following lead of unconventional coach Deion Sanders
1 year, 3 months ago

No. 22 Colorado off to flying start by following lead of unconventional coach Deion Sanders

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I’m a winner,” said Sanders, who took over a team that went 1-11 last season. “We’re going to end up winning.” Colorado’s quick turnaround also is hardly a surprise to new Nebraska coach Matt Rhule, whose team is a 2 1/2-point underdog after losing its opener …

Ward leads Washington State past Colorado State 50-24
1 year, 3 months ago

Ward leads Washington State past Colorado State 50-24

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! FORT COLLINS, Colorado — Cameron Ward threw for three touchdowns and ran for another and Jaden Hicks returned an interception 37-yards for a touchdown and Washington State beat Colorado State 50-24 Saturday night. “I thought offensively we were spotty at times, and the scoreboard says we …

Colorado stuns TCU in Deion Sanders’ debut: Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter electric in win
1 year, 3 months ago

Colorado stuns TCU in Deion Sanders’ debut: Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter electric in win

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Colorado vs. Oregon in Week 4 college football action Colorado held on to upset No. Here’s what you need to know: Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders, Deion’s son, threw for a school-record 510 passing yards in his debut start, going 38-for-47 with four touchdowns and zero interceptions. — Khan GO DEEPER Colorado shocked college football …

BYU stops late SMU comeback try, wins New Mexico Bowl
2 years ago

BYU stops late SMU comeback try, wins New Mexico Bowl

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Cornerback Jakon Robinson stopped SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai on a 2-point conversion try with eight seconds left in the game, and BYU beat the Mustangs 24-23 Saturday night in the New Mexico Bowl. “I’d go for it again a heartbeat,” SMU coach Rhett …

BYU looks to keep unblemished record against SMU
2 years ago

BYU looks to keep unblemished record against SMU

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! New Mexico Bowl: BYU vs. SMU, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. Eastern FanDuel Sportsbook College Line: SMU by 4 Series record: BYU leads 3-0. WHAT’S AT STAKE The Mustangs have a chance to go into the offseason riding a four-game winning streak and cap coach Rhett Lashlee’s …

No. 19 BYU looks to reignite stagnant run attack vs Wyoming
2 years, 3 months ago

No. 19 BYU looks to reignite stagnant run attack vs Wyoming

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BYU has generated only 144 total yards rushing over its last two games — a scant 2.53 yards per carry. “We pride ourselves on running the ball at BYU,” said tight end Isaac Rex, whose team hosts Wyoming on Saturday. I need to do a better …

A-Smith 3 TDs, Baylor beats future B12 foe, No. 19 BYU 38-24
3 years, 2 months ago

A-Smith 3 TDs, Baylor beats future B12 foe, No. 19 BYU 38-24

Associated Press  

WACO, Texas — Abram Smith and Dillon Doyle were quite a 1-2 running punch for Baylor, providing future Big 12 foe and 19th-ranked BYU a glimpse at what the Cougars could face in their new conference. “We just were out-physicaled today, so that was a difficult game to accept.. Really got a good gut-check.” Baylor led by only three points …

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