Colorado silenced the UCF home crowd, known as the “Bounce House,” by taking a commanding 21-7 lead on a 14-yard touchdown run by Dallan Hayden. This was Hayden's first touchdown of the season and capped an impressive drive that left the UCF defense reeling. As Hayden broke through the defense, the once lively crowd fell silent, feeling the weight of Colorado's momentum. Colorado entered the game as 14-point underdogs, but quickly proved they were more than ready to challenge the heavily favored Knights.

Shedeur Sanders, Colorado's star quarterback, had a nearly flawless start to the game, completing 14 of his 17 passes for 131 yards and two touchdowns. His precision and poise in the pocket were evident from the start as he hit a 23-yard strike to two-way standout Travis Hunter, who continues to excel on both offense and defense. Later, Sanders showed off his arm strength by firing a 47-yard bomb to wide receiver Will Sheppard, highlighting Colorado's impressive offensive performance.

Despite entering the game with many doubters, Colorado showed resilience, building an early lead and setting the pace. Sanders' leadership and Hayden's timely run helped the Buffaloes gain control, silence the UCF fans and force the Knights on their heels. Colorado's underdog mentality was on full display and with the two-point lead they set the stage for a potentially stunning upset in Orlando. The Buffaloes play confidently and try to do the improbable in the Bounce House.