"T.I.P.S." for CU at Central Florida / Miracle Finish v. Baylor

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Well, have you come down from Cloud Nine yet? Colorado is 3-1, 1-0 in Big 12 play after an unlikely, if not miraculous, 38-31 overtime win over Baylor.

I am pleased to be joined for this review/preview episode by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we will be giving you our “T.I.P.S.", our preview for CU’s first ever-game against Central Florida, coming up in Orlando on Fox at 1:30 p.m., MT on Saturday, with the Fox Big Noon Saturday show following the Buffs to Orlando.

Before we do our preview, though, we will be breaking down what was “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” about CU’s overtime win over Baylor. The Buffs were down to their final play, and the final two seconds of the game, before Shedeur Sanders hit LaJohntay Wester for a game-tying 43-yard touchdown. Not to be outdone, CU’s All-Everything Travis Hunter made CU’s next miraculous play just a few minutes later, forcing a fumble at the CU goal line in overtime, preserving the win, and sending some 50,000 Buff fans home happy ... Wet, but happy.

After a few minutes reminiscing about one of the most improbable wins in recent Colorado history, we will move on to the Knights of Central Florida.   

For those new to the podcast, or in need of a refresher, our “T.I.P.S.” previews are broken down into categories:

T- Talent - What CU’s opponents are bringing to the game; which matchups may prove crucial;
I - Intangibles - What off the field issues may impact the outcome;
P - Preparation/Schedule - How the calendar and the weather may play a role; and
S - Statistics - Which numbers should Buff fans be on the lookout for in determining the outcome.

After going through our preview, we will each give you our prediction for the game.

So ... Both teams are coming off of come-from-behind wins, with Central Florida overcoming a 28-7 second half deficit to take down TCU. Which team gets the extra boost it will need to claim victory in UCF’s “Bounce House”? ... Can the CU coaching staff devise a way to protect Shedeur Sanders, or is the Buffs’ star quarterback destined to be lost to injury after continued beatings by opposing defenses? ... Will the Buffs be able to build on their two game winning streak, or is CU’s 3-1 record, identical to the Buffs’ record at this point last season, again a high water mark for CU’s chances at a bowl invitation? ... 

Let’s find out ... 

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