Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes Are Ready to Take on the Arizona Wildcats

Buffs Open Pac-12 Play Against Arizona

The Colorado Buffaloes will open Pac-12 play on Saturday, September 24, when they host the Arizona Wildcats. The game will be played at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado, and will be televised on the Pac-12 Network.

The Buffaloes are coming off a 1-1 start to the season, having defeated the Northern Colorado Bears in their season opener and then losing to the Air Force Falcons in their second game.

The Wildcats are also 1-1 on the season, having defeated the San Diego State Aztecs in their season opener and then losing to the Mississippi State Bulldogs in their second game.

The Buffaloes are led by head coach Deion Sanders, who is in his first season at the helm of the program. Sanders is a College Football Hall of Famer who played in the NFL for 14 seasons.

The Wildcats are led by head coach Jedd Fisch, who is in his third season at the helm of the program. Fisch was previously the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams.

The Buffaloes and Wildcats have met 18 times on the gridiron, with the Wildcats holding a 10-8 advantage in the series. The two teams last met in 2020, with the Wildcats winning 35-13.

What to Watch For

Here are some things to watch for in the game between the Buffaloes and the Wildcats:

• The Buffaloes' offense is led by quarterback J.T. Shrout, who has thrown for 420 yards and three touchdowns in two games this season. Running back Alex Fontenot is also a key player for the Buffaloes, having rushed for 179 yards and two touchdowns in two games.
• The Wildcats' offense is led by quarterback Jayden de Laura, who has thrown for 589 yards and five touchdowns in two games this season. Running back Michael Wiley is also a key player for the Wildcats, having rushed for 125 yards and one touchdown in two games.
• The Buffaloes' defense is led by linebacker Marvin Ham, who has 18 tackles in two games this season. Defensive end Jalen Sami is also a key player for the Buffaloes, having recorded 2.5 sacks in two games.
• The Wildcats' defense is led by linebacker Colin Schooler, who has 16 tackles in two games this season. Defensive end Hunter Echols is also a key player for the Wildcats, having recorded 2.5 sacks in two games.

Prediction

The Buffaloes and Wildcats are both evenly matched teams, and the game is likely to be close. However, the Buffaloes have the home-field advantage, and they are led by a more experienced head coach. I predict that the Buffaloes will win the game, 27-24.