The upcoming Alamo Bowl featuring the 23rd-ranked Colorado Buffaloes and the 17th-ranked BYU Cougars is not just another postseason matchup; it's a showcase of mutual respect, camaraderie, and shared adversity between two programs that defied expectations.

Colorado is relishing the chance to end its season on a high note regardless of the outcome of the Valero Alamo Bowl.

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders finished in the top 10 in the Heisman voting and is arguably the best quarterback in the country and a likely NFL first-round draft pick in 2025. He has completed 74.4% of his passes for 3,936 yards and 35 touchdowns, with just eight interceptions. His quarterback rating is 168.2.

Fans of both the University of Colorado and Brigham Young University look on as the "River Rally" team pep rally festivities begin in downtown San Antonio on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Cheerleaders and members from both teams held a rally in preparation for their contest on Saturday night in the Alamo Bowl.

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders made clear he doesn't want anyone smoking in their hotel rooms – or at all – before their bowl game.

Colorado is traveling and staying in a hotel for the Alamo Bowl, and Deion Sanders recently addressed the team with a warning. If any Buffaloes players are smoking, they are going to be in a lot of trouble.