Colorado star Travis Hunter is expected to play against Cincinnati this week, Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders said. Hunter missed the second half of the team’s 34-7 win over Arizona as a precautionary measure.
Hunter first suffered the shoulder injury in a 31-28 loss to Kansas State, missing most of the second half. He played through the first half of the Arizona win, but returned to the sideline in street clothes after halftime, though looking to be in good spirits. The Buffaloes held a 28-7 lead heading into halftime against the Wildcats.
Sanders believes that Hunter can play a bigger role in Week 9 as the Buffaloes travel to face off against the Bearcats. Colorado can reach six wins for the first time since 2016 with a win over Cincinnati. The Buffs are five-point betting favorites heading into the game, according to FanDuel Sportsbook…