Brigham Young Cougars defensive end Logan Lutui (59), left, sacks Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Dec. 28, 2024. The Colorado Buffaloes played the Brigham Young Cougars in the Valero Alamo Bowl. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders watches a replay after Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Parker Kingston (11) ran back a punt for a touchdown at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Dec. 28, 2024. The Colorado Buffaloes played the Brigham Young Cougars in the Valero Alamo Bowl. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes safety Carter Stoutmire (23) heads back to the locker room after getting hurt at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Dec. 28, 2024. The Colorado Buffaloes played the Brigham Young Cougars in the Valero Alamo Bowl. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Nine-year-old Josiah Walker tries to get the attention of Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Dec. 28, 2024. The Colorado Buffaloes played the Brigham Young Cougars in the Valero Alamo Bowl. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) warms-up before the game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Dec. 28, 2024. The Colorado Buffaloes will play the Brigham Young Cougars in the Valero Alamo Bowl. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) jokes with teammates during warm-ups at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Dec. 28, 2024. The Colorado Buffaloes will play the Brigham Young Cougars in the Valero Alamo Bowl. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Ralphie, the live mascot of the University of Colorado Buffaloes. Runs out onto the field at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Dec. 28, 2024. The Colorado Buffaloes played the Brigham Young Cougars in the Valero Alamo Bowl. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes cornerback DJ McKinney (8), right, goes up and intercepts the ball from Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Dec. 28, 2024. The Colorado Buffaloes played the Brigham Young Cougars in the Valero Alamo Bowl. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders checks on Brigham Young Cougars defensive end Blake Mangelson (93) after he got hurt near the Buffaloes sideline at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Dec. 28, 2024. The Colorado Buffaloes played the Brigham Young Cougars in the Valero Alamo Bowl. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12), right, makes catch and turns up field for extra yards at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Dec. 28, 2024. The Colorado Buffaloes played the Brigham Young Cougars in the Valero Alamo Bowl. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) makes catch and turns up field for extra yards at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Dec. 28, 2024. The Colorado Buffaloes played the Brigham Young Cougars in the Valero Alamo Bowl. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) has a towel on his head as he sits on the bench at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Dec. 28, 2024. The Colorado Buffaloes played the Brigham Young Cougars in the Valero Alamo Bowl. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver LaJohntay Wester, left, and his brother Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Jaylen Wester (25) hug after the game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Dec. 28, 2024. The Colorado Buffaloes lost 36-14 to the Brigham Young Cougars in the Valero Alamo Bowl. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
A Colorado Buffaloes fan is upset after Brigham Young Cougars scores late in the game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Dec. 28, 2024. The Colorado Buffaloes lost 36 to 14 to the Brigham Young Cougars in the Valero Alamo Bowl. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes safety Shilo Sanders (21) walks the sideline near the end of the game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Dec. 28, 2024. The Colorado Buffaloes lost 36 to 14 to the Brigham Young Cougars in the Valero Alamo Bowl. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) takes photos with fans after the game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Dec. 28, 2024. The Colorado Buffaloes lost 36 to 14 to the Brigham Young Cougars in the Valero Alamo Bowl. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
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Brigham Young Cougars defensive end Logan Lutui (59), left, sacks Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Dec. 28, 2024. The Colorado Buffaloes played the Brigham Young Cougars in the Valero Alamo Bowl. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
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Getting your player ready...
The Colorado Buffaloes lost to BYU 36-14 in the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.


















