Travis Hunter Hyped as Heisman Favorite as Deion, Shedeur Sanders, Colorado Beat UCF

Travis Hunter was dominant on Saturday, helping Colorado take down UCF by the final score of 48-21 in FBC Mortgage Stadium.

Head coach Deion Sanders' team secured a statement win against a Big 12 opponent, as the Knights entered the contest with a 3-0 record.

Hunter flashed his two-way talent throughout the game, hauling in nine of his 10 targets for 79 yards and a touchdown.

He also made an impact at cornerback, finishing with a tackle and an interception. Hunter picked off Knights signal-caller KJ Jefferson in the third quarter before hitting the Heisman Trophy pose in the end zone.

Fans, pundits and former players alike called for him to earn more consideration as a Heisman front-runner.

Shedeur Sanders also wrapped up an impressive performance on Saturday, bouncing back after he was picked off on the Buffs' first drive of the game. He looked comfortable in the pocket against a Knights defense that has struggled to pressure opposing quarterbacks to start the season.

Sanders finished 28-of-35 for 280 yards and three touchdowns to go along with the aforementioned interception. He spread the ball around, completing passes to eight different receivers.

It was a balanced effort from Colorado, as its defense stepped up against a UCF team that entered the contest averaging 375.7 rushing yards per game, the best mark in the country. The Knights were limited to just 176 yards on the ground against the Buffaloes.

Following a loss to Nebraska on Sept. 7, the Buffs reeled off three straight victories and have already matched their win total from the 2023 season. Sanders' team will look to extend the winning streak to four in a matchup with No. 23 Kansas State on Oct. 12.