After a slight injury scare in Week 7, Colorado’s dynamic two-way star, Travis Hunter, is expected to return to the field on Saturday.
The Buffaloes came up just short against Kansas State last week, falling 31-28 despite quarterback Shedeur Sanders leading a near-comeback effort. Colorado was also down a few wide receivers, including Hunter, as its injuries mounted up throughout the contest.
Now, Hunter is expected to play in his team’s next matchup, a showdown on the road against Arizona. The Wildcats enter Saturday’s game 3-3 and also on a two-game losing streak after recently falling to Texas Tech and BYU.
Arizona does have a win over a ranked opponent in 2024, as it beat then-No. 10 Utah 23-10 in late September. Behind an offense led by WR Tetairoa McMillan, who ranks third in college football with 742 receiving yards, the Wildcats pose a threat with their dangerous passing game. Quarterback Noah Fifita does have nine interceptions in six games though, a trend the Buffaloes’ defense will certainly be aware of entering Saturday.
For Colorado, which never fails to put together a thrilling performance, it’s looking to bounce back from the loss to Kansas State and improve on its 4-2 record this season. An apparent shoulder injury kept Hunter sidelined for most of last week’s game, but given his impact as both a receiver and cornerback and his status as one of the leading Heisman Trophy candidates, his return to action could be a huge boost for the Buffaloes in Week 8.
The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Colorado vs. Arizona on Saturday, including Hunter’s live stats. Follow along with the action below.
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Colorado vs. Arizona score
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | F | |
| Colorado | 14 | 14 | – | – | – |
| Arizona | 7 | 0 | – | – | – |
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Travis Hunter stats vs. Arizona
- Receptions: 2
- Receiving yards: 17
- AVG: 8.5
- TDs: 0
- Tackles: 0
- Passed defended: 0
- INTs: 0
Colorado vs. Arizona live updates, highlights from Week 8 college football matchup
All times ET
Colorado 28, Arizona 7
5:28 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Sanders takes it up the middle of the field himself, a six-yard rushing score as Colorado makes it a commanding 28-7 lead.
Shedeur Sanders takes it himself for another @CUBuffsFootball TD! 🔥🦬 pic.twitter.com/DwelECka2C
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 19, 2024
5:23 p.m. — Arizona punted after a three-and-out. Colorado will have a 3rd & 1 after the two-minute warning for the first half.
5:19 p.m. — Make it three consecutive turnovers for these two teams. Shedeur Sanders throws a pick on 3rd & 16, and the Wildcats take over once again.
The Wildcats pick off Shedeur Sanders! 👀@ArizonaFBall back on offense pic.twitter.com/UvMUFMA1fr
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 19, 2024
5:17 p.m. — And, the Buffaloes take the ball right back. Fifita loses the ball as he’s being sacked, and Arizona’s very short drive comes to an end.
NOW ARIZONA FUMBLES@CUBuffsFootball gets it right back 🦬 pic.twitter.com/ZZbfKhsZdv
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 19, 2024
5:15 p.m. — Arizona comes up with a huge turnover. The ball is snapped by Colorado before Sanders is ready for it, and the Wildcats jump on it to take possession.
COLORADO FUMBLE@ArizonaFBall comes up with it 💪 pic.twitter.com/tooHL2Wh2K
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 19, 2024
5:13 p.m. — Sanders continues his excellent first half with back-to-back completions to LaJohntay Wester, who already has five receptions for 99 yards.
5:07 p.m. — Arizona got inside the Colorado 30-yard line, but it’s stopped around there. Fifita is sacked on 3rd & 2 to force a field goal attempt, which Tyler Loop misses from 52 yards out.
5:04 p.m. — As the Wildcats look to answer, running back Quali Conley picks up seven yards on the ground to convert on third down.
Colorado 21, Arizona 7
5:00 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Sanders throws yet another touchdown pass, this one going to Sheppard on a nice one-handed grab. After a review, the ruling confirms that Sheppard had possession and got a foot in the end zone.
What a throw and what a catch 🎯
Review confirms it and Shedeur Sanders finds Will Sheppard for the @CUBuffsFootball TD 🦬 pic.twitter.com/ujrN0yyOCI
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 19, 2024
4:55 p.m. — Colorado goes for it on 4th & 10, and Hunter comes up huge with his first catch of the day. It’s a 14-yard completion between the two stars, Sanders and Hunter, and the Buffaloes are threatening to score once again.
4:51 p.m. — Sanders finds Will Sheppard for 20 yards, and the quarterback is already up to 98 passing yards on the day.
End of first quarter: Colorado 14, Arizona 7
4:47 p.m. — Back to a one-score game, Augustave picks up a first down as the first quarter comes to a close. Colorado is in control, but Hunter hasn’t made an impact on either side of the ball so far.
Colorado 14, Arizona 7
4:40 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Fifita completes a one-yard pass to Chris Hunter for the score, putting Arizona on the board.
Chris Hunter for the TD 💪@ArizonaFBall takes one back 😤 pic.twitter.com/HlY9kZY11V
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 19, 2024
4:38 p.m. — Fifita runs for 24 yards, and the Wildcats are inside Colorado’s 15-yard line.
4:34 p.m. — Noah Fifita first completes a 10-yard pass to Tetairoa McMillan for a first down then draws a roughing the passer call, which pushes Arizona past midfield.
Colorado 14, Arizona 0
4:29 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Shedeur Sanders flips the ball to the freshman, Drelon Miller, from a yard out to give the Buffaloes a two-score lead.
A little shovel for the TD 💪@CUBuffsFootball made this look easy pic.twitter.com/BbIB4fY3Kg
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 19, 2024
4:23 p.m. — Colorado is driving deep into Wildcats’ territory after Sanders completed a pair of passes to Wester to convert on third downs. The Buffaloes quarterback looked toward Travis Hunter in the end zone, but Arizona is called for pass interference.
4:15 p.m. — The Buffaloes’ defense comes through on Arizona’s first drive, forcing the Wildcats to punt after a sack on third down.
SACKED@CUBuffsFootball defense is off to a strong start 🔒 pic.twitter.com/Ois30p85Fq
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 19, 2024
Colorado 7, Arizona 0
4:09 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — What a start for Colorado. After recovering the onside kick, Shedeur Sanders completed a 46-yard pass to LaJohntay Wester on 3rd & 15 that put the Buffaloes on the goal line. Isaiah Augustave punches it in from there, and Colorado has an early lead.
TOUCHDOWN ISAIAH AUGUSTAVE
BUFFS STRIKE FIRST
pic.twitter.com/pepEW3vXUK
— DNVR Buffs (@DNVR_Buffs) October 19, 2024
4:07 p.m. — We have some chaos right off the bat. Arizona attempts an onside kick to begin the game, but the Buffaloes still recover and their offense takes the field.
A FAILED ONSIDE KICK TO START THE GAME?! 🤯😱
Colorado comes up with it! pic.twitter.com/GOO0A3uEJI
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 19, 2024
4:04 p.m. — Game time. Colorado will receive the opening kickoff.
3:42 p.m. — Approaching kickoff, here’s a look at each team’s stylish helmets in this game:
Digging the Colorado-Arizona helmet matchup. pic.twitter.com/2IOxr2JnaC
— NFL Fashion Advice (@fashion_nfl) October 19, 2024
2:46 p.m. — A look at Hunter’s cleats today against Arizona:
Travis Hunter’s custom cleats today: pic.twitter.com/TsfnIrq1WF
— RG 📷 (@RyanGreeneDNVR) October 19, 2024
2:41 p.m. — This game could offer one of the best WR-CB matchups of the 2024 college football season between Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan and Colorado’s Travis Hunter. While Hunter will be aiming to make an offensive impact as well, he could have his hands full defensively against one of the top receivers in the country.
Tetairoa McMillan vs Travis Hunter🍿
Who wins this matchup? pic.twitter.com/6jYxBu6eh0
— PFF College (@PFF_College) October 17, 2024
Colorado vs. Arizona start time
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 19
- Time: 4 p.m. ET
The Buffaloes and Wildcats will kickoff on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona.
What channel is Colorado vs. Arizona on today?
- TV channel: Fox
- Live stream: Fubo
Colorado and Arizona’s matchup will air nationally on Fox. Fans looking to stream the game can turn to Fubo, which offers a free trial to new users.
MORE: Full TV schedule for Week 8 college football games
Colorado schedule 2024
Following Saturday’s game, here’s a look at the Buffaloes’ next five weeks of action.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Oct. 26 | vs. Cincinnati | 10:15 p.m. |
| Nov. 9 | at Texas Tech | TBD |
| Nov. 16 | vs. Utah | TBD |
| Nov. 23 | at Kansas | TBD |
| Nov. 29 | vs. Oklahoma State | TBD |
Arizona schedule 2024
Here’s how the next five games look for Arizona after its matchup against Colorado.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Oct. 26 | vs. West Virginia | TBD |
| Nov. 2 | at UCF | TBD |
| Nov. 15 | vs. Houston | 10:15 p.m. |
| Nov. 23 | at TCU | TBD |
| Nov. 30 | vs. Arizona State | TBD |
