Instructions, playtime and television

The Colorado Buffaloes, led by Deion Sanders, host the Oklahoma State Cowboys for their final home game of the 2024 season at Folsom Field in Boulder. The Buffs (8-3, 6-2 Big 12) are coming off a disappointing 37-21 loss to Kansas, a loss that significantly dented their hopes for the Big 12 Championship Game and the College Football Playoff.

But with a chance for their ninth win and the possibility of reaching double-digit wins with a win in the bowl game, there is still a lot at stake for Coach Prime and his team. Meanwhile, the Cowboys (3-8, 0-8 Big 12) enter this matchup suffering their worst season under Mike Gundy, missing a bowl game for the first time since 2005 and risking their first winless conference season since 1994.

Shedeur Sanders, a finalist for the Davey O’Brien Award, and Travis Hunter, a top contender for the Heisman Trophy, remain the cornerstones of Colorado’s campaign. Sanders has 3,488 passing yards, 30 touchdowns, seven interceptions and four rushing scores. His dynamic presence fueled Colorado’s dynamic offense. On the other side of the ball – and sometimes on the same side – Hunter continues to shine as one of the most electrifying players in the country. With 82 receptions for 1,036 yards and 12 total touchdowns, as well as his outstanding defensive numbers (30 tackles, nine pass breakups, three interceptions and one forced fumble), Hunter is poised to make history as the first defensive player to win the Heisman since Charles Woodson in 1997.

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Oklahoma State, which has had a turbulent season, enters the race as a 16.5-point underdog. The Cowboys have struggled mightily, with running back Ollie Gordon II a lone bright spot despite a decline in production compared to his breakout 2023 season. Gordon has rushed for 870 yards and 13 touchdowns this season, but his efforts haven’t been enough to offset the Cowboys’ struggles in all phases of the game. Their last meeting with Colorado was a decisive 38-8 win in the 2016 Alamo Bowl, but this year’s circumstances paint a much different picture.

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For the Buffs, this game represents an opportunity to bounce back from adversity and finish the season strong. A win would not only provide momentum heading into recruiting season, but also strengthen their position as an up-and-coming program under Sanders’ leadership. While their CFP hopes are slim, a confident performance from stars like Sanders and Hunter could leave a lasting impression, both for postseason honors and as a statement about the Buffs’ bright future in college football.

Friday, November 29th

No. 25 Colorado vs. Oklahoma State

Kickoff: Noon ET

TV: ABC