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

While there’s uncertainty about how long top prospects Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter will play on Saturday, a high-scoring matchup still looms in San Antonio.

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.

BYU doesn't feature a probable NFL first-round draft pick at quarterback, or a Heisman winner at receiver, but the Cougars believe they can keep up with high-scoring Colorado.

Alamo Bowl presents some more unique on-field storylines in a non-playoff game. At first glance, many might wonder why two Big 12 teams are playing each other in a bowl game.

Can BYU cap its already successful 2024 season with one more victory? The Cougars will face fellow Big 12 foe Colorado in Saturday’s Alamo Bowl (5:30 p.m. MST, ABC), a matchup that’s anticipated to be one of the best during the bowl season between two teams that finished in a four-way tie atop the conference standings.