The second year of Deion Sanders at Colorado kicked off well.
The Buffaloes kicked off the season with a 31-26 win over a tough North Dakota State team on Thursday. It wasn’t an easy start, as the Bison led 20-14 at halftime. Colorado rallied with two touchdowns to pull ahead 31-20 late in the fourth quarter, but North Dakota State scored again, cutting the lead to six with two minutes remaining.
The Bison made a great effort in the final moments but fell just short on a last-second Hail Mary attempt.
In their recent win, Colorado stars Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter showed off their skills. Sanders threw for 445 yards and four touchdowns, while Hunter added 132 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
SHEDEUR SANDERS TO TRAVIS HUNTER FOR SIX 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Kbl5F95luX
— ESPN (@espn) August 30, 2024
ANOTHER TOUCHDOWN FOR TRAVIS HUNTER 🤯
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 30, 2024
(via @Big12Conference) pic.twitter.com/T8J2NHd9Ta
3 TDS FOR TRAVIS HUNTER 🐐
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 30, 2024
(via @Big12Conference)pic.twitter.com/59EIXkjK9L
Senior receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. had a stellar performance, racking up 198 receiving yards and a touchdown. Sanders threw an interception, but it was unlucky as his pass deflected off a Bison defender’s leg and landed in Nick Kubitz’s hands. With the Buffs winning their opener, fans are excited about the growing connection between Sanders and Hunter.
MAN TRAVIS HUNTER IS RIDICULOUS!!!!! WOW
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 30, 2024
Whoever got that first pick , idc if you need a Lineman or QB Travis Hunter is one of one
— Ty Hill (@cheetah) August 30, 2024
🎯🎯🎯
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) August 30, 2024
Travis is one of one neva seen anything like it
— Patrick Surtain (@PatSurtainll) August 30, 2024
nah fr 😂😂 https://t.co/5jv4KtUq75
— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) August 30, 2024
Travis Hunter one of them ones
— Ty Hill (@cheetah) August 30, 2024
12 is special @TravisHunterJr
— 7⃣ Leonard Fournette (@_fournette) August 30, 2024
“That was a glitch on EA Sports”
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) August 30, 2024
What a great way to describe that Travis Hunter catch.
Incredible snag.
I think Shedeur Sanders is a top 5 pick next year
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) August 30, 2024
North Dakota State trying to defend Travis Hunter: pic.twitter.com/RWM7NS7p88
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 30, 2024
Travis & Shedeur TOOK OVER in Colorado’s Week 1 Win🦬
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) August 30, 2024
Sanders:
– 26/34 Passing
– 445 Yards
– 4 TDs
Hunter:
– 7 Receptions
– 132 Yards
– 3 TDs
Best DUO in CFB?https://t.co/e6jRNeKkm2 pic.twitter.com/5gI2urXzLv
yeah, man.
— Kyron Samuels (@kyronsamuels) August 30, 2024
shedeur is like that. what a throw.
I don’t care if Colorado doesn’t win a singular game. Shedeur Sanders is absolutely a 1st Round NFL QB.
— Brian (@BrianBevo10) August 30, 2024
Travis Hunter tonight: pic.twitter.com/0dkmei5aTE
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 30, 2024
Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter have that Patrick Mahomes-Travis Kelce connection. Even when they are covered, they aren’t.
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) August 30, 2024
I don't know how many people in the country can cover Travis Hunter but I do know none of them are on North Dakota State's roster.
— David Ubben (@davidubben) August 30, 2024
Travis Hunter — still filthy at football.
— Football (@BostonConnr) August 30, 2024
Travis Hunter so elite 🔥
— Silvio Dante (@Top5_Dom) August 30, 2024
Thursday’s game against North Dakota State was a solid first test for Colorado’s new lineup, but they won’t have an easy week ahead with Nebraska on the horizon. Last year, Colorado started strong at 3-0 but ended up 4-8. While the team looked promising on Thursday, the real challenge will be maintaining that momentum and avoiding a repeat of last season’s struggles.
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