Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes might have hoped for a more comfortable home opener, but they secured a hard-fought victory. Colorado narrowly defeated a resilient North Dakota State squad, 31-26, thanks to standout performances from Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter.

Shedeur Sanders threw for 445 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Travis Hunter hauled in three of those touchdowns, amassing 132 receiving yards. Additionally, Jimmy Horn contributed with 7 catches for 198 yards and a touchdown, helping the Buffaloes claim their first win of the season.