ORLANDO, Fla. – Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes take the show down south as they battle the UCF Golden Knights today – Saturday, Sept. 28 – at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Florida. This game is available on multiple streaming services for free.
This game will broadcast live on FOX at 3:30 p.m. Eastern. Fans without cable can catch the game at no cost via FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both offer free trials. FuboTV is also offering $30 off your first month.
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The Buffaloes (2-1, 1-0 Big 12) are coming off a thrilling overtime victory over Baylor that included a Hail Mary touchdown, followed by a forced fumble on the final play.
It all culminated in a miraculous 38-31 victory in Boulder, marking another night to remember in the Prime Era.
Guided by senior quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Colorado touts one of the most explosive offenses in college football. He has thrown for 1,340 yards with 11 touchdowns and two interceptions. Sanders is completing 67.9% of his passes and has one rushing touchdown.
Colorado is fifth in the nation in passing yards, slinging an average of 335 yards per game.
Travis Hunter, a junior two-way star, remains a bonafide threat from nearly every angle. He has hauled in 37 receptions for 472 yards and five touchdowns while also adding 14 tackles, one forced fumble and one interception.
While the attention is rightfully on Hunter, senior receiver LaJohntay Wester has burned defenses with that mindset. He has 18 receptions for 226 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 12.6 yards per reception.
The Buffaloes will again try and figure out the answers in their rushing attack. Their highest mark is 109 yards against rival Colorado State this season. Freshman Micah Welch leads the way with 18 carries for 87 yards and two touchdowns.
While the offense gets all the spotlight, Colorado’s defensive front has been improved this year. A tough, physical encounter with Nebraska unveiled a lot. Colorado has held lead running backs to under 75 yards per game, but allowed mobile quarterback to find some room, including North Dakota State’s Cam Miller and Baylor’s Sawyer Robertson. They will bend and hope to not snap against a relentless ground game from UCF.
Senior safety Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig has 25 solo tackles this season, including 10 in the win over Baylor. He had 11 solo tackles against Nebraska.
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The Golden Knights (3-0, 1-0) had a week off and are coming off a wild 35-34 shootout over TCU. They scored blowouts over Sam Houston State and New Hampshire the weeks prior.
UCF leads the nation in rushing yards per game, averaging 375 yards per contest. Senior running back RJ Harvey has blasted the opposition with 49 carries for 448 yards and nine total touchdowns. They aren’t shy about the gameplan.
The Buffaloes’ weak rushing attack is well documented, but their rushing defense is also shaky. They are allowing 150.8 rushing yards per game. Rain is expected to blanket the field throughout the matchup, favoring the Knights’ ground-and-pound style.
Senior quarterback KJ Jefferson has thrown for 563 yards and five touchdowns with one interception. Jefferson also claims over 2,000 career rushing yards. He finished 13-of-22 for 230 yards and three touchdowns while adding nine carries for 46 yards in the win over the Horned Frogs.
Senior receiver Kobe Hudson has hauled in 13 receptions for 310 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 23.8 yards per game.
The Golden Knights’ special teams were a disaster at TCU as they allowed three blocked kicks, which almost sealed their fate. They trailed that game 28-7 in the third quarter.
UCF has outscored its opponents 102-17 in two games at home this season.
It’s the first ever meeting between the two programs.
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Who is announcing Colorado vs. UCF?
Jason Benetti (play-by-play) and Brock Huard (analyst) will be the announcers while Allison Williams reports from the sidelines.
What are the latest odds for Colorado vs. UCF?
Spread: CU: (+14), UCF: (-14)
Moneyline: CU: (+400), UCF: (-535)
Point total: 62
Here’s more information on how to watch this game on TV and streaming services.
What: College football: Colorado vs. UCF
When: Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024
Time: 3:30 p.m. Eastern
Where: FBC Mortgage Stadium | Orlando, Florida
Channel: FOX
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