After getting an unexpected bye due to Hurricane Irma causing the cancellation of Northern Colorado’s game at Florida last week (UNC was supposed to earn $625,000 for playing the Gators), the Bears are set to play another FBS opponent Saturday. The University of Colorado is paying UNC $350,000 to bring the Bears to Boulder from Greeley. Last week, the Buffs easily defeated Texas State, 37-3.
Where: Folsom Field, Boulder
When: 12:01 p.m. Saturday
TV: Pac-12 Network (Comcast 430, 840 HD; Dish Network 406; CenturyLink 682, 1682 HD). Also available on the Pac-12 Now app and Sling TV with the sports add-on.
Radio: KOA-AM 850
Tickets: Tickets start at $33 and can be purchased online at .
Weather: The forecast calls for a high of 71 degrees and partly cloudy. There’s a 20 percent chance of precipitation.
Coaches:
- Earnest Collins Jr. (22-46 at UNC, seventh season)
- Mike MacIntyre (22-31 at CU, fifth season)
Betting info: Unavailable