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The University of Colorado is one win away from securing their eligibility for the College Football Playoff. To do so, head coach Deion Sanders' team will have to beat the Cincinnati Bearcats in one of their toughest games this season.
The Buffaloes bounced back from a 4-8 record that kept them out of the playoffs last season. At 5-2 this year, the team is one step away from securing a winning percentage above .500 against teams in their division, which is one of the first requirements to be eligible for the CFP.
The problem is that this week, they will face a Bearcats team that not only has a 5-2 record this year but is also looking to endear itself to their fans after going 3-9 in head coach Scott Satterfield's first year.
What day is the Bearcats - Buffaloes game?
The game is part of Week 9 of the NCAA, scheduled for this Saturday, October 26. Forecasts indicate that it will be a good day to play, with cool and dry weather. Although temperatures could be below 50 degrees, so a sweater could be useful.
Where is the Cincinnati - Colorado game?
The Buffaloes will host the Bearcats at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado, which seats almost 55,000 fans.
Coach Prime's team is 2-1 at home, with its only loss coming two weeks ago against Kansas State. The Bearcats, in turn, are 2-1 on the road, with wins over Miami University (OH) and Central Florida.
What time does the Bearcats - Buffaloes game start?
Kickoff is scheduled for 10:15 p.m. ET (8:15 p.m. MT) on ESPN. It's well known that Sanders doesn't like night games, but he does love being on national television, and this time will be no different.
"We don't like it, but we do love it," Coach Prime said, adding, "We're not going to turn our nose up at being on national television. Yeah, we could argue with the time, but we're still appreciative and thankful."