Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. (5) celebrates his touchdown against the TCU Horned Frogs with teammate Xavier Weaver (10) in the fourth quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) celebrates after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs 45-42 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes running back Dylan Edwards (3) celebrates his touchdown against the TCU Horned Frogs in the third quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes running back Sy'veon Wilkerson (36) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the TCU Horned Frogs in the second quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders, left, has a passionate conversation with CU athletic director Rick George mid field after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs 45-42 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) throws against the TCU Horned Frogs in the second quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Omarion Cooper (3) breaks up a pass intended for TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Warren Thompson (84) in the second quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes place kicker Jace Feely (17) kicks a field goal against the TCU Horned Frogs in the second quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. Colorado Buffaloes punter Mark Vassett (15) holds. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders calms down cornerback Omarion Cooper (3) after offset penalties in the second quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes defensive lineman Shane Cokes (99) pressures TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Chandler Morris (4) in the second quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes running back Sy'veon Wilkerson (36) scores a touchdown in the second quarter against TCU at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders greets running back Dylan Edwards (3) after Edwards scored a touchdown against TCU in the first quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
FT. WORTH, TX - SEPTEMBER 02: Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) first pass of the game, complete to Colorado Buffaloes running back Dylan Edwards (3) in the first quarter against TCU at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes running back Dylan Edwards (3) scores a touchdown against TCU in the first quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes head football coach, Deion Sanders at Amon G. Carter Stadium before playing the TCU Horned Frogs in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes head football coach, Deion Sanders at Amon G. Carter Stadium before playing the TCU Horned Frogs in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes head football coach Deion Sanders greets Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Devee Harris (33) at Amon G. Carter Stadium before playing the TCU Horned Frogs in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
A young fan greets Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders as the coach walked around the end zone during warm ups before playing the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes head football coach, Deion Sanders, arrives at Amon G. Carter Stadium to play the TCU Horned Frogs in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) throws under pressure by TCU Horned Frogs defensive lineman Rick D'Abreu (44) in the third quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Travis Hunter (12) makes a long reception against TCU Horned Frogs cornerback Avery Helm (24) in the fourth quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes running back Dylan Edwards (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a long run against the TCU Horned Frogs in the third quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes running back Dylan Edwards (3) eludes a tackle by TCU Horned Frogs safety Bud Clark (21) and eventually runs into the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes running back Dylan Edwards (3) eludes a tackle by TCU Horned Frogs linebacker Jamoi Hodge (6) and heads to the end zone and scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes running back Dylan Edwards (3) scored a touchdown on a long run against TCU Horned Frogs safety Mark Perry (3)(3) in the third quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Travis Hunter (12) makes a long reception against TCU Horned Frogs cornerback Avery Helm (24) in the fourth quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders talks with his team on the sidelines in the fourth quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes running back Dylan Edwards (3) heads to the end zone for a touchdown against the TCU Horned Frogs in the third quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes running back Dylan Edwards (3), right, hugs teammate safety Myles Slusher (18) after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs 45-42 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. Edwards had four touchdowns. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes running back Dylan Edwards (3) celebrates after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs 45-42 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes fan shows his support mixed in with TCU Horned Frogs fans late in the quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. The Buffs won 45-42. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes running back Dylan Edwards (3) celebrates with fans after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs 45-42 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. (5) celebrates his touchdown against the TCU Horned Frogs with teammate Xavier Weaver (10) in the fourth quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth September 02, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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The Colorado Buffaloes and head football coach Deion Sanders best the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth, Texas on Saturday Sept. 02, 2023. The Buffaloes won 45 – 42.


































