Projecting Colorado’s starting lineup in the Alamo Bowl

BOULDER, CO – OCTOBER 26: Jimmy Horn Jr. #5 of the Colorado Buffaloes is tackled by Derrick Canteen #10 of the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first quarter at Folsom Field on October 26, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

For the most part, Colorado football’s starting lineup in Saturday’s Alamo Bowl likely won’t differ much compared to what the Buffs ran out late in the regular season. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter are both expected to play full snaps, and other veteran Buffs are looking to close their college careers strong against BYU.

The most notable change in Colorado’s starting lineup will come at linebacker, as Nikhai Hill-Green recently transferred to the Alabama Crimson Tide. Head coach Deion Sanders will also likely be without Phillip Houston, who started nine games at right tackle before suffering an injury.

Kickoff between the Buffs and Cougars is set for 5:30 p.m. MT on Saturday (ABC).

Below is my starting lineup projection for Colorado’s Alamo Bowl matchup with BYU:

Quarterback — Shedeur Sanders

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Shedeur Sanders #2 of the Colorado Buffaloes is chased by defensive end Bai Jobe #46 of the Kansas Jayhawks as Sanders looks to pass in the second half at Arrowhead Stadium on November 23, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Recent Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award winner Shedeur Sanders will close his illustrious college career in the Alamo Bowl.

Running Back — Micah Welch

ORLANDO, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 28: Micah Welch #29 of the Colorado Buffaloes rushes the ball in the first quarter of a game against the UCF Knights at FBC Mortgage Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Micah Welch started in Colorado’s regular season finale…

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Author : Buffaloes Wire

Publish date : 2024-12-27 02:56:00

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