Colorado Buffaloes:
The expectations for the Colorado Buffaloes in this game were very low, but the Buffaloes silenced all of the doubters and beat the number 17 TCUHorned Frogs, 45-42. Colorado’s offense was firing on all cylinders, as their quarterback Shedeur Sanders had 510 yards, 4 touchdowns, and a completion percentage of 80.9. Colorado had 4 receivers who had over 100 yards. Those receivers were Dylan Edwards, Xavier Weaver, Jimmy Horn Jr., and Travis Hunter. Dylan Edwards had 5 receptions, 135 yards, and 3 touchdowns, including a 75-yard touchdown. Xavier Weaver had 6 receptions and 118 yards. Jimmy Horn Jr. had 11 receptions, 117 yards, and a touchdown. Travis Hunter had 11 receptions and 119 yards. Along with having an amazing offensive game, Travis Hunter also had an incredible defensive game, as he had 1 pass deflection and an interception. Trevor Woods also had an interception. Colorado had 2 players with 10 total tackles. Those players were Shilo Sanders and Mavin Ham II, who both had 10 tackles. Colorado was thought of as a non-threat in the Pac-12, but after this game the Buffaloes showed that they could make some noise in the Pac-12.