FORT WORTH, Texas — The Colorado Buffaloes defied expectations in their season opener, defeating heavily favored Texas Christian University 45-42.
The Buffs roared to an early lead Saturday in the debut game of new CU head coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders on the road at TCU, emerging victorious after a high-scoring, back-and-forth thriller.
The strong play of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter and the Buffaloes sent the program to the top of social media Saturday.
"Colorado," "Coach Prime," "Travis Hunter," "CU," "TCU," "Gus Johnson," "Sean Lewis," and "GoBuffs" topped the trending topics on social media network X as national sports fans, media, players and opposing coaches watched the Buffs' game on national television.
Colorado started the 2023 season on the road in Fort Worth to face No. 17-ranked TCU. The Horned Frogs played in the national championship game against Georgia earlier this year.
Saturday's Buffs game is the first of two games to start the season that will be covered by the nationally televised "Big Noon Kickoff" pregame show on FOX.
Next week, Colorado hosts Nebraska at Folsom Field in Boulder. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 a.m.
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