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Travis Hunter was hyped as the Heisman favorite as Deion, Shedeur Sanders and Colorado beat UCF | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

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Travis Hunter was hyped as the Heisman favorite as Deion, Shedeur Sanders and Colorado beat UCF | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

ORLANDO, FL – SEPTEMBER 28: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) smiles after a touchdown during a college football game between the Colorado Buffaloes and the UCF Knights at FBC Mortgage Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Travis Hunter was dominant on Saturday, helping Colorado defeat UCF by a final score of 48-21 at FBC Mortgage Stadium.

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

Throughout the game, Hunter showcased his two-way talent, scoring 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 beat Knights signalman KJ Jefferson in the third quarter before making the Heisman Trophy pose in the end zone.

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

Field Yates @FieldYates

Travis Hunter.
The best player in the country.
No debate.

Pat McAfee @PatMcAfeeShow

Travis Hunter is cross-generational.

Charles Woodson @Charles Woodson

My husband beat the Heisman in the ass. Imagine this Heisman commercial if I bring help on defense😂😂 #buildyourlegend

Jay Glazer @Jay Glazer

Travis Hunter, my goodness!!! Soooo incredibly talented.

Draymond Green @Money23Green

Travis Hunter is an unreal man! 😱😱😱😱

Pat Forde @ByPatForde

And Travis Hunter just caught another pass. He's so far ahead of everyone in the Heisman race that he can't be seen. https://t.co/5NJunHLY9Y

Brett Kollman @Brett Kollman

I might as well give the trophy to Travis Hunter right now. This child is absolutely unreal. https://t.co/88xubmvaeb

Denver Broncos 365 @DailyBroncos

The best game of the Deion Sanders era and the best player in the country lives in Colorado 🔥 pic.twitter.com/iq86R5AdzR

Over time @over time

I've seen enough to give Travis Hunter the Heisman Trophy NOW

Shedeur Sanders also had an impressive performance on Saturday, recovering after being subbed by the Buffs on the first drive of the game. He seemed comfortable in the pocket against a Knights defense that struggled to pressure opposing quarterbacks early in the season.

Sanders went 28 of 35 for 280 yards and three touchdowns, along with the aforementioned interception. He distributed the ball and completed passes to eight different receivers.

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

Adam Rittenberg @ESPNRittenberg

Colorado dominates UCF. Given the competition, this could be the Buffs' most complete performance under Deion Sanders. UCF has a lot of talented pieces.

Richard Sherman @RSherman_25

@CUBuffsFootball could have the Nos. 1 and 2 picks in the draft this season. But can we please talk about the job? @DeionSanders does in Colorado! The team plays well on both sides of the football.

MattBeGreat @mattbegreatyt

Colorado simply played the best half of football I have ever seen. You look good

Chad Andrus @Chadandrus

This is by far the best game Colorado has played under Coach Prime. And possibly the most balanced and complete game CU has played in over 20 years

Crazy Max @maxphelps

I have to tip your hat to Colorado. They have made some significant improvements compared to last year.

After a loss to Nebraska on September 7, the Buffs won three straight and have already matched their win total from the 2023 season. Sanders' team will look to extend its winning streak to four in an Oct. 12 matchup against No. 23 Kansas State.

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