Oct 26, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) celebrates his touchdown in the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
The Colorado Buffaloes are going bowling for the first time in a full season since 2016.
With a 34-23 stomping of Cincinnati, head coach Deion Sanders’ surging CU football team reached the magic number of six wins on Saturday night. Just as important, the Buffs improved to 4-1 in Big 12 play, keeping pace with fellow conference title contenders Kansas State (4-1), Iowa State (4-0) and BYU (5-0).
Colorado rode the hot hands of Travis Hunter and Jimmy Horn Jr. early as the two receivers combined for 184 first-half yards. Defensively, the Buffs held Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby to 180 passing yards and didn’t allow a 100-yard rusher.
Below is a quick recap of Colorado’s 34-23 win over the Bearcats:
The good
Oct 26, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) pitches the ball in the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Moreso on offense, the Buffs finally got off to a quick start at Folsom Field. Colorado scored points on all four of its first-half possessions — three touchdowns and one field goal — to enter the break up 24-14.
You also have to be pleased with Colorado’s commitment to the run, especially early. Isaiah Augustave finished with a team-high 91 rushing yards.
The bad
Oct 26, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. (5) signals a peace sign to Cincinnati Bearcats defensive back Josh Minkins (0) and is called for taunting penalty in the first quarter at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
While some of the calls were questionable, the…
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Publish date : 2024-10-27 07:10:12
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