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Nov 23, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Colorado linebacker LaVonta Bentley (20) during gets set at his position during the 1st quarter between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Colorado Buffaloes at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images
The Colorado Buffaloes only made two bowl games during their time in the Pac-12 Conference, playing in the Alamo Bowl in 2016 and 2020. Colorado may have moved onto the Big 12, but it has been chosen as the Pac-12 representative in this year’s Alamo Bowl. The Buffs will take on the BYU Cougars on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. MT (ABC).
One month ago, this matchup looked like it could have been the Big 12 title game, as both CU and BYU controlled their own destinies. However, both teams stumbled late in the regular season. Now, the Cougars and Buffaloes will fight for a win in the Alamo Bowl.
Here are 10 players to watch in the 2024 Alamo Bowl:
QB Jake Retzlaff
Oct 26, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) runs for a touchdown against the Central Florida Knights at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Russell Lansford-Imagn Images
Jake Retzlaff had a career year in his second season with the Cougars. The dual-threat talent has thrown for 2,796 yards, 20 touchdowns and 10 interceptions while rushing for 388 yards and adding another six scores on the ground. The Buffs’ defense has been up-and-down defending quarterbacks who can use their legs, so they’ll need to be at their best on Saturday.
WR/CB Travis Hunter
Dec 21, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes Heisman trophy winner Travis Hunter before the game against the Bellarmine Knights at CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
What will the 2024 Heisman winner do in his final game wearing the black and gold? Hunter has had a stellar season and will…
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Author : Buffaloes Wire
Publish date : 2024-12-24 18:26:00
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