Deion Sanders and the Colorado football team pulled off a surprising victory on Saturday, defying the odds as massive underdogs against UCF. Despite being 14-point underdogs, the Buffaloes delivered a two-touchdown win, beating the Knights 48-21. Let’s take a look at some of the best plays from Colorado’s impressive victory.
First up, we have Preston Hodge’s interception in the end zone. UCF was on the verge of scoring when Hodge made an incredible play to intercept KJ Jefferson and deny them a scoring opportunity. This was Hodge’s second interception of the season and set up Colorado’s first touchdown.
Next, Shedeur Sanders connected with Travis Hunter for a 23-yard touchdown pass. Leaving Hunter in one-on-one coverage proved to be a mistake for UCF as Sanders found him for an impressive score in the first quarter. Hunter showcased his skills by beating his defender and making a diving safety miss at the goal line.
Will Sheppard also had his moment to shine with a leaping touchdown grab near the end of the first quarter. After receiving criticism for dropping a potential Hail Mary touchdown last week, Sheppard redeemed himself with this spectacular catch that gave Colorado momentum.
Sanders and Hunter continued their magic just before halftime when they connected on another big play. Sanders evaded defenders, rolled to his left, and found Hunter downfield for another impressive catch along the sideline. This set up Alejandro Mata to kick a field goal before halftime.
Travis Hunter stole the show with an incredible diving interception and then celebrated by striking Heisman pose as he ran into the end zone. With his outstanding performance in Week 5 (including nine catches for 89 yards and one touchdown), two tackles, an interception, and another pass breakup), Hunter is sure to be considered as a strong contender for this year’s Heisman Trophy.
it was an outstanding performance by Colorado against UCF that showcased their talent and ability to make game-changing plays.
