Predictions, Odds, Time, TV for College Football Game

Week 5 of college football will feature a must-win game as the Colorado Buffaloes and Central Florida Knights prepare for their first-ever meeting on Saturday.

Deion Sanders' Colorado team earned a thrilling 38-31 victory over the Baylor Bears last weekend – a game that will be remembered for a last-minute pass from quarterback Shedeur Sanders to LaJohntay Wester. Sanders' performance was outstanding, with a 61% completion rate, 341 passing yards and two touchdowns. He also added 26 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. The focus is on Heisman candidate Travis Hunter, an all-around player who excelled on both offense and defense, including a game-saving fumble at the goal line against Baylor.

The UCF Knights are on a winning streak and enter Week 5 with a perfect 3-0 record. Their most recent win: a heartbreaking 35-34 win over TCU. Quarterback KJ Jefferson's performance was crucial. He completed 13 of 22 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Knights to a hard-fought win against the Horned Frogs.

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ESPN: UCF has an 82% chance of winning

According to ESPN's Matchup Predictor, the UCF Knights have an 82 percent chance of beating the Colorado Buffaloes in Week 5.

College football news: UCF 38, Colorado 23

Pete Fiutak writes: “Middle afternoon is supposed to be hot, humid and rainy. There will probably be a weather delay or three, but even if it's sunny and 65 degrees outside – which it won't be – UCF will run.” “Wild on that Buffalo defensive front, it's just going to look like it is the offense would be on the field the entire game.”

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Chris Hatfield writes: “The Colorado Buffaloes deserve some praise because it seemed like their season might be derailed after a loss to Nebraska. Since then, however, “Colorado has rebounded with back-to-back wins, including against Baylor last week.” However, my predictions for Colorado vs. UCF cannot ignore the fact that UCF's top-ranked run unit is enjoying the Buffaloes' run defense.”