The Colorado Buffaloes are gearing up for their next home game against the Arizona Wildcats, slated for a 5 p.m. MT kickoff on Saturday, Nov. 1. The Big 12 Conference confirmed the start time, and fans can catch the action nationally on FS1, as 9NEWS reported. In the wake of a devastating 53-7 defeat by Utah, the Colorado football team must capture three of its remaining four games to secure bowl eligibility, a daunting task for Deion Sanders' Buffaloes, who are currently struggling with a 3-5 overall record and a 1-4 in the Big 12.
Adding to the Buffaloes' nontraditional trajectory for this season, they are set to appear on TNT during their road game against West Virginia on Nov. 8. This matchup, kicking off at 10 a.m. MT will represent a first for Sanders' stint with the team, streaming on both truTV and HBO Max as well. According to Sports Illustrated, the move to a less prominent network is a pivot from the usual ESPN or Fox spots, following a series of losses that have stalled the team's momentum.
On the field, the Buffaloes are preparing to face an Arizona team known for their defensive prowess, boasting the fourth-best defense in the Big 12 with only 292.9 yards allowed per game. This matchup presents a critical juncture for quarterback Kaidon Salter, who, after a tough outing in Salt Lake City where he tossed for mere 37 yards and got intercepted, looks for redemption. Per Colorado Buffaloes Wire, a victory in front of the home crowd at Folsom Field is vital to maintain Colorado's slim bowl game hopes.
Despite their challenges, Coach Sanders maintains his focus on improvement rather than the postseason. "We ain't thinking about no bowl right now, we're thinking about this moment," Sanders said in a moment of reflection after the loss, "Let's grade this moment, let's figure out why this happened, and let's make sure with precaution that it doesn't happen again, but let's identify why." Sanders' comments were obtained by Sports Illustrated.
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