Deion Sanders and the Colorado soccer crew went on the street as huge underdogs on Saturday.
UCF was a 14-point favourite to defeat the Buffaloes, nevertheless it was Colorado who delivered a two-touchdown win.
The Buffs beat the Knights 48-21 to enhance to 4-1 total and 2-0 in Big 12 play.
Here are the very best performs from Colorado's win over UCF.
Preston Hodge intercepts KJ Jefferson ultimately zone
UCF was on the verge of being the primary crew to attain on Saturday, however Colorado cornerback Preston Hodge had different concepts.
The Liberty switch elevated to intercept KJ Jefferson and erase a scoring alternative. It was Hodge's second interception of the season (he additionally had one in Week 3 vs. Colorado State).
The takeaway led to the Buffs' first landing of the day.
Shedeur Sanders finds Travis Hunter for 23-yard landing
Leaving Travis Hunter in 1-on-1 protection is rarely a good suggestion, and UCF paid for it on Saturday.
Shedeur Sanders capped off an 11-play, 80-yard by discovering Hunter for a 23-yard rating within the first quarter.
The Heisman hopeful beat his defender on an in-breaking route and made a diving security miss on the purpose line.
It wasn't the one spectacular play Hunter made on Saturday vs. UCF.
Will Sheppard makes leaping landing seize
Will Sheppard caught quite a lot of warmth final week for dropping a possible Hail Mary landing earlier than LaJohntay Wester transformed on the following play.
The Vanderbilt switch greater than made up for it on Saturday vs. UCF.
Sheppard made a diving 47-yard landing catch close to the tip of the primary quarter to present Colorado the momentum it wanted to roll.
Sheppard completed the sport with 99 yards and a landing on 4 catches.
Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter make magic occur earlier than halftime
With Colorado making an attempt to place collectively a scoring drive simply earlier than halftime, Shedeur Sanders and Hunter made one other play that solely they will make collectively.
Sanders evaded a few UCF defenders, rolled to his left and located Hunter downfield, who made a leaping catch alongside the sideline.
The large play allowed Alejandro Mata to kick a subject purpose simply earlier than each groups headed to the locker room.
Sanders completed the sport finishing 80% (28-of-35) of his passes for 290 yards and three touchdowns.
Travis Hunter makes diving interception, hits Heisman pose
The play of the sport (and day) belongs to none apart from Travis Hunter.
The two-way star intercepted quarterback KJ Jefferson with a spectacular, diving effort and ran to the tip zone to hit the Heisman pose.
Hunter might be a well-liked alternative for the Heisman Trophy after his particular Week 5 efficiency (89 yards and a landing on 9 catches, two tackles, an interception and a further go breakup).
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