Cincinnati football vs. Colorado Buffaloes football stats, replay

A late field goal and turnover on downs before the half were instrumental in Colorado (6-2, 4-1 Big 12) getting by Cincinnati (5-3, 3-2 Big 12) to reach bowl eligibility for the first time since 2016 (not including the 2020 season).

Trailing 17-14 before the half, Cincinnati was stuffed on a fourth-down conversion, giving Colorado the ball near midfield with 30 seconds left. Shedeur Sanders connected with Travis Hunter for the second time to take a 10-point lead into the break.