The difference between having Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, and not having them, could be measured in one single play.

The Colorado Buffaloes have limped home from a Big 12 Conference opener that raised a world of questions regarding the Buffs’ ability to make a dent in the conference race, dropping a 36-20 decision in a Friday night battle at Houston. Only one-quarter of the way through the season, and the Buffs return from their first road trip with no answer at quarterback and a defense that hasn’t stopped anyone yet.

Back to that one play.

Although Houston ate up nearly half the third quarter during the opening drive of the second half, the Cougars settled for the fourth of their five field goals. Houston’s lead was only 19-14, and the Cougars did the Buffs a solid by booting t

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