Coach “Prime” Deion Sanders and Colorado will face UCF on Saturday, September 28, 2024 (9/28/24) at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Florida.

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Here’s what you need to know:

What: Big 12 football

Who: Colorado vs. UCF

When: Saturday September 28, 2024

Where: FBC Mortgage Stadium

Time: 3:30 PM ET (2:30 PM CT)

Television: FOX

LIVE STREAM: fuboTV And DirectTV stream

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What is at stake?

Colorado and UCF are both coming off stunning last-second wins in their Big 12 openers. Two weeks ago, the Knights trailed TCU 28-7 early in the third quarter before rallying to win 35-34 after KJ Jefferson found Kobe Hudson on a 20-yard touchdown pass with 20 seconds to play. Colorado used a Hail Mary pass from Shedeur Sanders to LaJohntay Wester to force overtime in a 38-31 win over Baylor.

Key match

UCF’s pass rush vs. Colorado’s passing attack. The Knights entered the season hoping for a more aggressive defensive style under new co-defensive coordinator Ted Roof. Through three games, they have four interceptions but only one sack. It will be a challenge to put pressure on a mobile quarterback like Shedeur Sanders, who is averaging 335 yards passing per game with 11 touchdowns against two interceptions. Sanders, on the other hand, has been sacked 16 times in four games.

Players to watch

Colorado: It’s hard not to have all eyes on Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter. UCF coach Gus Malzahn praised him, saying he stands out on the tape. Hunter had seven catches for 130 yards against Baylor, his fifth straight game with 100 yards receiving. He added two tackles on defense, forcing a fumble in overtime that clinched Colorado’s win.

UCF: RJ Harvey is the featured defender on the nation’s best rushing team (375.7 rush yards per game). Harvey is averaging 149.3 rush yards per game, including 180 and two touchdowns in the win over TCU. Harvey is eighth in the nation with 448 yards rushing this season and the ground attack will be a serious challenge for the Buffaloes.

The AP contributed to this report

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