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After the previous week's disappointment against Oregon, a 42-6 destruction of the Buffaloes, Deion Sanders and Colorado went into a matchup against Southern California with renewed determination and purpose.
USC quickly took control of this matchup as they took an early 21-0 lead in the opening quarter. But Shedeur Sanders managed to throw two touchdowns that kept Colorado within striking distance. (see No. 2 below to read how this game turned out).
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In the long-awaited debut of Deion Sanders at Colorado, "Coach Prime" and his son, quarterback Shedeur, led the Buffaloes to an upset victory against No. 17 TCU 45-42 on opening weekend at Boulder. Shedeur Sanders passed for a school record 510 yards and four touchdowns, while freshman running back Dylan Edwards scored four times as part of Colorado's victory.
Two-way player Travis Hunter was on the field for 129 snaps and had 11 receptions for 119 yard. He also picked off a pass near the goal line for an incredible interception. Dylan Edwards had 5 catches for 135 yards and 3 scores to lead a brigade of 4 receivers to top the 100-yard mark, and he rushed 6 times for 24 yards and a TD.
In week 5 of the season, No. 6 USC refused to put away Colorado for good and nearly paid the ultimate price of a massive upset loss. Caleb Williams sixth TD pass put the Trojans up 48-21 with 2:14 to go in the 3rd. But Colorado rallied back with 20 unanswered points and an opportunity to force overtime until the onside kick was covered by USC.
After this game, the Colorado defense had allowed 133 points in three games.
Colorado had 564 yards and 32 first downs to USC's 498 and 26 first downs. Sanders threw for 371 yards and 4 TD's with 1 pick as he completed 30-of-45, passes. Williams countered with 6 TD throws and a pick while going 30-of-40 for 403 yards.
Coach Prime and Company were obviously hoping to get a win after being embarrassed the previous week in a 42-6 loss at Oregon in the PAC-12 opener.
Colorado fans erupted in cheers as star cornerback-receiver Travis Hunter ran onto the field wearing shorts and a sleeveless top, his first appearance since being sidelined due to a lacerated liver that he suffered after a cheap shot in the Colorado State contest in week 3. This was week 11.
But Hunter wasn't on the field and Colorado was outscored 17-7 in the second half, ultimately falling 34-31 as the Wildcats won the game on a 34-yard field goal as time expired.
In its final PAC-12 game, Colorado fell at Utah with Shedeur Sanders on the sideline with multiple injuries he had endured over the season. Travis Hunter did play and caught an 18-yard pass midway through the final quarter to give Colorado a shot, but Utah ran out the final 7:25 of the game.
The school had announced before the season began that it would relocate to the Big 12, beginning with the 2024 fall sports season.
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It will be a new conference, but Colorado will have Deion Sanders back as head coach, his son Shedeur back under center, and Travis Hunter back to provide spark on both sides of the ball.
The Buffaloes will open the 2024 season at home against perennial FCS powerhouse North Dakota State in Boulder. Colorado will not return for another home game until week 4 when it opens the Big 12 season against Baylor.
* Conference game
Home Games in Bold
8/29 North Dakota State (FCS)
9/7 at Nebraska
9/14 at Colorado State
9/21 Baylor*
9/28 at UCF*
10/12 Kansas State*
10/19 at Arizona*
10/26 Cincinnati*
11/9 at Texas Tech*
11/16 Utah
11/23 at Kansas
11/29 Oklahoma State