CU Buffs football team and Travis Hunter were honored and recognized at a basketball game.

In recent years, it has been a rare occurrence for the Colorado football team to still be playing in the month of December. And it's even more uncommon for the Heisman Trophy to make its home in Boulder. But this past Saturday, fans were in for a special treat as they got to celebrate not only the Buffaloes' football team, but also their very own Heisman Trophy winner, Travis Hunter. The festivities took place at the CU Events Center during the men's basketball game against Bellarmine.

Before the game, both Hunter and star quarterback Shedeur Sanders were welcomed as special guests by the basketball team. They even joined in on the warm-ups, with Hunter putting on a spectacular show of dunks. And at halftime, the football team's successful season was honored and recognized.

Head basketball coach Tad Boyle expressed his pride and excitement for Hunter and the football team's accomplishments, stating, "It's a great feeling for the university to have a Heisman Trophy winner and to celebrate with the community, kids, and even the adults who are all so thrilled about this award. We're all very proud of Travis and the entire football team."

Looking ahead, on December 28th, the 20th-ranked Buffaloes will be facing off against No. 17 BYU in the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio. This marks the first bowl game for CU since 2020, and the first time for fans to celebrate in this fashion since 2016.

CU athletic director Rick George expressed his gratitude towards the fans for their unwavering support, saying, "We really wanted the fans to be able to celebrate the Heisman with Travis and the rest of the team, and what better way to do that than with warm-ups and all the other fun stuff. It's amazing to see all the fans come out and celebrate with us. We're all Buffs, and this is a great opportunity for us to come together and show our support for these incredible athletes."

When asked about the upcoming bowl game, head coach Deion Sanders shared his excitement for his players to have this experience. He reflected on his own college days at Florida State, where he went to four bowl games and won each one. He fondly remembered the fun moments with his teammates, like receiving gift bags filled with Walkmans and sweat suits.

But more than the fun, Sanders emphasized the importance of winning, saying, "It wasn't as intense as a regular game, but we still had to win. And that's what we want for our young men as well - to have these unforgettable moments and to come out victorious."

With less than 100 tickets remaining from their allotment of 6,000, fans can still purchase tickets for the Alamo Bowl at CUBuffs.com. One player who has previous bowl game experience is sophomore cornerback DJ McKinney, who went to the Texas Bowl with Oklahoma State. He shared the delicate balance between having fun and staying focused, saying, "It's kind of like a vacation, but at the end of the day, it's still a business trip. We're here with our teammates, playing another game that we're grateful for. So it's important to treat it like any other game."

During halftime of Saturday's basketball game, there were several members of the football team in attendance to celebrate their successful season. And joining them on the court was five-star quarterback JuJu Lewis, who is the top recruit in CU's 2025 class. With such promising talent, it's clear that the future is bright for the Buffaloes.

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