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Colorado Buffaloes shut out Oklahoma State, wait to see if they’ll secure a spot in the Big 12 title game
The Colorado Buffaloes defeated Oklahoma State 52-0 on Friday to keep their outside Big 12 title game hopes afloat.
The bowl-bound Buffaloes (9-3, 7-2, No. 25 CFP) jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter at Folsom Field in Boulder and kept rolling in the second half. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders threw for 438 yards and five touchdown passes in the win.
Travis Hunter had 10 receptions for 116 yards and three touchdown catches and LaJohntay Wester had 11 catches for 175 yards and two scores.
The defense forced four turnovers, including an interception by Hunter and a pick-6 by DJ McKinney. They also held the Cowboys to 70 rushing yards, and most of that was in garbage time.
This was the Buffaloes first shutout since a 34-0 win over Arizona on Oct. 16, 2021. Sanders set CU’s single season passing record in the game and Travis Hunter set the single-season record for most touchdown receptions by a Buffaloes receiver.
The Buffaloes need chaos to unfold across the conference Saturday to earn a place in the league’s championship contest on Dec. 7 in Arlington, Texas.
One scenario to get in requires two losses out of either No. 14 Arizona State (at Arizona), No. 19 BYU (hosting Houston) or No. 17 Iowa State (hosting Kansas State). Another other scenario would be a loss by BYU and a win from Texas Tech (hosting West Virginia).
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Colorado-Oklahoma State free livestream: How to watch college football game, TV, schedule
The Colorado Buffaloes play against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in a college football game today. The matchup will begin at 11 a.m. CT on ABC. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers a first-month discount to new users.
The Buffaloes enter this matchup with an 8-3 record, coming off a tough 37-21 loss against Kansas. The Colorado squad struggled defensively throughout the loss, as they failed to force a punt. Notably, the Buffaloes allowed more than 500 total yards, which included 333 yards on the ground.
Meanwhile, the Colorado offense relied heavily on their passing attack. The team’s star quarterback Shedeur Sanders threw for 266 yards and three touchdowns, so he will look to perform similarly today.
The Cowboys enter this matchup with a 3-8 record and have not won a conference game this season and have lost the last eight games in a row.
In their most recent game, the Cowboys lost 56-48 against Texas Tech. During the loss, Oklahoma State’s star running back Ollie Gordon II rushed for 156 yards and three touchdowns. With this in mind, he will try to continue his success today.
Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers a first-month discount to new users.
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No. 25 Colorado vs. Oklahoma State: How to Watch, Game Time and TV
The Colorado Buffaloes, led by Deion Sanders, will host the Oklahoma State Cowboys for their final home game of the 2024 season at Folsom Field in Boulder. The Buffs (8-3, 6-2 Big 12) are coming off a disappointing 37-21 loss to Kansas, a defeat that significantly damaged their hopes for the Big 12 Championship Game and the College Football Playoff.
However, with a chance to secure their ninth win and the possibility of reaching double-digit victories with a bowl game win, there is still much at stake for Coach Prime and his squad. Meanwhile, the Cowboys (3-8, 0-8 Big 12) enter this matchup enduring their worst season under Mike Gundy, missing a bowl game for the first time since 2005 and risking their first winless conference season since 1994.
Shedeur Sanders, a finalist for the Davey O’Brien Award, and Travis Hunter, a top Heisman Trophy contender, remain the cornerstones of Colorado’s campaign. Sanders has amassed 3,488 passing yards, 30 touchdowns, seven interceptions, and added four rushing scores. His dynamic presence has been the engine for Colorado’s high-octane offense. On the other side of the ball—and sometimes on the same side—Hunter continues to dazzle as one of the most electrifying players in the nation. With 82 receptions for 1,036 yards and 12 total touchdowns, alongside his stellar defensive stats (30 tackles, nine pass breakups, three interceptions, and a forced fumble), Hunter is on the verge of making history as the first defensive player to win the Heisman since Charles Woodson in 1997.
Two Colorado standouts could rewrite NFL history next year
Oklahoma State, reeling from a tumultuous season, enters as 16.5-point underdogs. The Cowboys have struggled mightily, with running back Ollie Gordon II being a lone bright spot despite a drop in production compared to his breakout 2023 campaign. Gordon has rushed for 870 yards and 13 touchdowns this season, but his efforts haven’t been enough to offset the Cowboys’ struggles in all phases of the game. Their last encounter with Colorado was a decisive 38-8 victory in the 2016 Alamo Bowl, but this year’s circumstances paint a drastically different picture.
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For the Buffs, this game represents an opportunity to bounce back from adversity and finish the season strong. A win would not only secure momentum heading into recruiting season but also strengthen their case as a program on the rise under Sanders’ leadership. While their CFP hopes are faint, a commanding performance from stars like Sanders and Hunter could leave a lasting impression, both for postseason awards and as a statement of the Buffs’ bright future in college football.
Friday, November 29
No. 25 Colorado vs. Oklahoma State
Kickoff: Noon ET
TV: ABC
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OK State on SI’s Score Predictions: Oklahoma State at No. 25 Colorado
The Cowboys’ disastrous 2024 season is almost over.
On Friday, Oklahoma State will play its final game of the season at Colorado at 11 a.m. CT. The early start is a fitting end to OSU’s season, which started with a plethora of early kickoffs.
However, the Cowboys will not play again for roughly nine months and will have a chance to carry some momentum into 2025. Colorado is still in the middle of the Big 12 title race and could make a statement to begin the weekend.
Still, OSU is looking to avoid a winless conference slate and finish with an upset victory on the road. While the Cowboys haven’t won in over two months, Black Friday could be a perfect time for OSU to find the win column again.
OK State on SI’s score predictions:
Ivan White (@ivanbball13)
Colorado 38 Oklahoma State 17
The Cowboys will put up a good fight in Maealiuaki Smith’s second start, but their defense will again be the team’s downfall. OSU’s offense looked improved last week against Texas Tech but repeating that performance will prove difficult against a Colorado team clinging to Big 12 title and College Football Playoff hopes.
Taylor Skieens (@Taylorskieens)
Oklahoma State 45 Prime-orado 42
Oklahoma State showed signs of life a week ago. The offense resembled the OSU of old. There is a new kid in town and his name is Maealiuaki Smith. The freshman was impressive for the Cowboys, and he scores his biggest career victory when he takes down the Buffaloes.
Nick Crain (@CrainNBA)
Colorado 41 Oklahoma State 20
It’s likely that Oklahoma State goes winless in the Big 12 this season, with Colorado being a tough final test. Especially on the road against a team with much to play for, this one could get out of hand early.
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