Colorado Football Secures Bowl Berth with Win

In a landmark performance, Travis Hunter helped the Colorado Buffaloes defeat Cincinnati 34-23, securing bowl eligibility for the first time since 2016. Hunter recorded nine receptions for 153 yards and two touchdowns, making him the first player in Big 12 history to win both offensive and defensive weekly honors in the same season. His contributions, alongside quarterback Shedeur Sanders' impressive 25-of-30 passing for 323 yards and three touchdowns, solidified Colorado's position in the Big 12 title race. Currently sitting at 6-2, the Buffaloes are vying for a spot in the conference championship and are on a six-game winning streak, demonstrating significant improvement under head coach Deion Sanders. Despite the team's success, Coach Sanders expressed his belief that his son, Shedeur, deserves more recognition in the Heisman race. The Buffaloes are optimistic about their remaining schedule, facing no ranked teams and with every game appearing winnable.