🏈 Deion Hype Is Wild, But Wait Until Buffs Win

The Deion Sanders hype train at Colorado is unlike anything we've seen before. [View in browser]( In today’s FOX Sports Insider with Martin Rogers: Deion Sanders is bringing a unique energy and view to Colorado, and all of it is good for college football … Which offensive linemen are the best in the NFL? … and more! If you think the Coach Prime hype is in overdrive now, give it the weekend and then let's take another look. Because if Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes are able to begin their season with an on-the-road, "Big Noon Kickoff," spotlight-basking victory over a TCU squad (Saturday at Noon ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app) that reached last year's national championship game — forget about it. Rip up the usual rules. Abandon any prior comparisons. Get ready for an experience that is definitively unique and utterly off the charts, out of control, and loud as all hell. There are vast differences of opinion as to how the grand saga is going to play out, this surreal tale of a superstar head coach who has rapidly established himself as the most boisterous force in college football, clad in a cowboy hat and shades and embracing every bit of the fuss, all with a squad that bears virtually no resemblance to the one he inherited in December. "I never feel pressure," Sanders told. "We apply pressure." Predictions? Honesty dictates that there is some chance this becomes a noisy disaster, and there is no dearth of college football aficionados hot-taking their way to suggesting that the 2022 mark of 1-11 — which belonged to a different coach, a completely different group of players and, let's face it, a different time — might be a good indicator of what's up next. For the rest of the story, [click here.]( [STORY IMAGE 1] [IN OTHER WORDS] - There’s no better group of offensive linemen in the NFL than [these 10 players]( including two Chiefs, two Eagles and a Cowboy. Geoff Schwartz breaks down the best. - Jordan Shusterman examines the Orioles' options behind Félix Bautista, José Altuve's quietly elite campaign, the [Juan Soto trade one year later]( and more on the Twins, Brewers and Giants. - Our college football experts share [what they're looking for]( in Deion Sanders' Colorado debut, Texas' opener, and other top Week 1 games. - Week 1 of the college football season will keep NFL scouts busy, as a [host of star prospects]( will have a chance to impress on the big stage, Rob Rang writes. For the latest news and updates, [click here.]( [VIEWER'S GUIDE] Colorado Buffaloes at No. 17 TCU Horned Frogs (Saturday, FOX, 12 p.m. ET) The new-look Buffaloes led by new coach Deion Sanders collide with last year's CFP runner-up TCU. Central Michigan Chippewas at Michigan State Spartans (FS1, 7 p.m. ET) The Chippewas battle the Spartans in a battle of two Michigan teams. Utah State Aggies at No. 25 Iowa Hawkeyes (Saturday, FS1, 12 p.m. ET) The Aggies begin their season on the road when they head to Iowa to face an intense Hawkeye defense. Rice at No. 11 Texas Longhorns (Saturday, FOX, 3:30 p.m. ET) Two Texas teams collide when Rice faces the Longhorns in Austin in each team's season-opener. Buffalo Bulls at No. 19 Wisconsin Badgers (Saturday, FS1, 3:30 p.m. ET) Luke Fickell makes his Badger coaching debut when they welcome the Bulls to Madison. Philadelphia Phillies at Milwaukee Brewers (Saturday, FOX, 7:15 p.m. ET) Christian Yelich and the Brewers host Bryce Harper and the Phillies with each looking for a key win as October draws closer. No. 5 LSU Tigers vs No. 8 Florida State Seminoles (Sunday, ABC, 7:30 p.m. ET) The Tigers and Seminoles clash with each looking to begin their journey towards a spot in the CFP at year's end. For all of today's games and scores, [click here](. [BET OF THE DAY] Colorado Buffaloes at No. 17 TCU Horned Frogs (-20.5): TCU to win by more than 20.5 points From FOX Sports Betting Analyst: Geoff Schwartz We do know that quarterback Shedeur Sanders and all-purpose star Travis Hunter are explosive athletes capable of making plays, but who else can be counted on? I’m terribly worried about the team's trench play, which seems to be an under-discussed point for how important it is. TCU is reloading after a surprise CFP title game berth, but the health of its defense is intact. TCU returns 70% of its defensive production from last season, and with the 3-3-5 defense, I would expect Colorado’s offensive line to struggle blocking in the run game and preventing Sanders from getting hit. 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