December 8th 2024.
Deion Sanders and his team, the Buffaloes, have an exciting journey ahead of them this month as they prepare for a big game in Texas. It's been a long road for CU fans, who were hoping for this opportunity a month ago, but it's finally becoming a reality.
The Buffs, with a 9-3 record under Coach Prime's guidance, have officially received an invitation to the 2024 Alamo Bowl. This news came as no surprise, as it was expected that the team would secure a spot in this prestigious bowl game. Their opponent will be BYU, and the matchup is already generating a lot of buzz. It's being dubbed as an "alternate timeline" Big 12 championship football game, and for good reason.
The Alamo Bowl will take place at the Alamodome in San Antonio on December 28 at 5:30 p.m. and will be broadcasted on ABC. This is a significant moment for CU, as it marks their first bowl appearance since 2020 and only the third one in the last 16 years. Interestingly enough, all three of their bowl appearances have been in the Alamo Bowl, making it a familiar destination for the dedicated CU fans. However, they are hoping for a different outcome this time around, as the previous two Alamo Bowl games resulted in losses for the Buffs.
Coach Sanders has made it clear that he expects both his son, quarterback Shedeur Sanders, and star player Travis Hunter to participate in the postseason contest. Hunter, who is a strong contender for the Heisman Trophy, is also predicted to be a top draft pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Sanders has emphasized the importance of finishing strong and not "tapping out" in order to maintain the team's structure for the upcoming season.
It's worth noting that the Buffs will be facing a Big 12 opponent in the bowl game due to their previous conference, the Pac-12, still being tied to their bowl contracts. The Alamo Bowl was obligated to match a Pac-12 team with a Big 12 team, and with 10 out of 12 teams leaving the Pac-12, this has resulted in an unconventional conference matchup.
Despite not playing against each other in the regular season, CU and BYU have been connected from a distance since early October. Both teams have been at the top of the conference title race for most of the fall, with a 7-2 record in league games. Unfortunately, tiebreakers played out in favor of Arizona State and Iowa State, who secured a spot in the league championship game while CU and BYU were left out. However, it's clear that both teams have had a successful season, and the Alamo Bowl will be a chance for them to showcase their talents and compete against each other.
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