Pregame:
- The Colorado Buffaloes (4-1, 3-1 Pac-12) will face off against No. 20 Texas (6-3, 5-3 Big 12) in the Valero Alamo Bowl.
- This is the Buff's first bowl appearance since 2016, where they dropped a 38-8 decision in this same bowl to Oklahoma State.
- Running back Jarek Broussard was recently awarded Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year and finished the season second in the nation in rushing yards per game averaging 162.2. Colorado will also be without the services of their leading tackler and first team All Pac-12 performer, Nate Landman.