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Opponent Preview: A Look at Colorado Ahead of Showdown With WVU Football

For the first time since the Backyard Brawl on September 13th, West Virginia added a number to the win column with a road win against No. 22 Houston on November 1. For a team that was struggling mightily, it was an impressive win and the Mountaineers’ first road win against a ranked opponent since 2018. After five consecutive losses to begin conference play, this Saturday, WVU will have an opportunity to create a new streak, this time a winning one, when Deion Sanders and Colorado visit Morgantown. Let’s get familiar with the Colorado Buffaloes.

Colorado Buffaloes (3-6, 1-5)

Deion Sanders’ Colorado team no longer has dynamic two-way star and Heisman Trophy Winner Trais Hunter, nor do they have impressive quarterback Shedeur Sanders – and it shows.