The Colorado Buffaloes, led by head coach Deion Sanders, narrowly defeated North Dakota State 31-26 in their season opener. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders threw for 445 yards and four touchdowns, three to wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter, who also had seven catches for 132 yards. The game ended dramatically with North Dakota State falling short on a Hail Mary attempt. NBA star LeBron James praised Sanders and Hunter on social media following their performance. Despite the victory, Coach Sanders expressed concerns about the defense's performance but noted the presence of NFL scouts. Shedeur Sanders is receiving attention as a Heisman Trophy candidate, reflecting high expectations for the season.