As the Colorado Buffaloes prepared for Saturday's game against the UCF Knights, the team was likely still feeling good from last week's thrilling overtime win over Baylor.
UCF also just pulled off an exciting come-from-behind win in the conference opener, with the Knights erasing a 21-point deficit down the stretch to defeat TCU 35-34.
Saturday's game was also a homecoming for Fort Myers, Colo., head coach Deion Sanders, who played at Florida State.
With the dominant 48-21 victory over UCF, the University of Colorado's record improved to 4-1. The Buffaloes head into the bye week with three straight wins.
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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders walks along the sideline during a game against the UCF Knights at FBC Mortgage Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The fourth win of the 2024 season also matches Colorado's total number of wins in 2023, Sanders' first year in office.
No. 6 upset of unranked Kentucky. After the kicker missed a potentially game-changing field goal, I made a mistake.
Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter struck the Heisman pose after making an impressive diving interception.
Hunter finished the day with nine receptions and scored a touchdown on a 23-yard reception.
Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter scores a touchdown in the first quarter against the UCF Knights on September 28, 2024 at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Florida. (Mike Watters/Imagine Images)
On the ground, the Buffaloes ran for 128 yards, with running back Isaiah Augustave leading the way with 39 yards. Quarterback Shedur Sanders had a strong day with 290 passing yards and three touchdowns.
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedur Sanders passes during the first quarter against the UCF Knights at FBC Mortgage Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Mike Watters/Imagine Images)
Colorado's improved defense was also high, slowing down an offense that entered the game averaging a nation-leading 375.7 rushing yards per game. The Buffaloes forced four turnovers, intercepted KJ Jefferson twice (one in the end zone) and lost UCF points on one drive that stalled inside the Colorado 1.
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Earlier this week, Deion Sanders was asked where his team stood after four games.
“You'll never reach my expectations,” the two-time Super Bowl champion said. “I have big, lofty dreams and lofty aspirations for each of these kids, on and off the field, so I can't get enough of that.”
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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