Travis Hunter live stats: Colorado vs. Arizona score, updates, highlights from 2024 college football game

By | October 19, 2024
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After a slight injury scare in Week 7, Colorado’s dynamic two-way star, Travis Hunter, is expected to return to the field on Saturday. 

The Buffaloes came up just short against Kansas State last week, falling 31-28 despite quarterback Shedeur Sanders leading a near-comeback effort. Colorado was also down a few wide receivers, including Hunter, as its injuries mounted up throughout the contest.

Now, Hunter is expected to play in his team’s next matchup, a showdown on the road against Arizona. The Wildcats enter Saturday’s game 3-3 and also on a two-game losing streak after recently falling to Texas Tech and BYU.

Arizona does have a win over a ranked opponent in 2024, as it beat then-No. 10 Utah 23-10 in late September. Behind an offense led by WR Tetairoa McMillan, who ranks third in college football with 742 receiving yards, the Wildcats pose a threat with their dangerous passing game. Quarterback Noah Fifita does have nine interceptions in six games though, a trend the Buffaloes’ defense will certainly be aware of entering Saturday.

For Colorado, which never fails to put together a thrilling performance, it’s looking to bounce back from the loss to Kansas State and improve on its 4-2 record this season. An apparent shoulder injury kept Hunter sidelined for most of last week’s game, but given his impact as both a receiver and cornerback and his status as one of the leading Heisman Trophy candidates, his return to action could be a huge boost for the Buffaloes in Week 8.

The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Colorado vs. Arizona on Saturday, including Hunter’s live stats. Follow along with the action below.

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Colorado vs. Arizona score

  Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F
Colorado 14 14 3 – –
Arizona 7 0 0 – –

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Travis Hunter stats vs. Arizona*

  • Receptions: 2
  • Receiving yards: 17
  • AVG: 8.5
  • TDs: 0
  • Tackles: 1
  • Passed defended: 0
  • INTs: 0

*Hunter reportedly will not play in the second half

Colorado vs. Arizona live updates, highlights from Week 8 college football matchup

All times ET

6:35 p.m. — The Buffaloes register their first three-and-out of the game, punting the ball back to Arizona.

6:31 p.m. — Fifita is sacked for the fourth time today, forcing the Wildcats to punt again. The Buffaloes’ defense has been dominant so far. 

Colorado 31, Arizona 7

6:22 p.m. FIELD GOAL — Alejandro Mata connects from 28 yards out, making it a 24-point lead for Colorado.

6:19 p.m. — Colorado is now inside the Wildcats’ 20-yard line after a nine-yard play between Sanders and Wester.

6:15 p.m. — Sanders hits Wester and Sheppard for 12 yards each to begin Colorado’s first drive of the second half.

6:13 p.m. — More information on Travis Hunter:

6:09 p.m. — A pass interference call on the Buffaloes initially kept Arizona’s drive alive, but penalties come back to hurt the Wildcats as well. They punt to begin the second half. 

6:06 p.m. — Per the Fox broadcast, Travis Hunter is done for the day. Colorado’s two-way star won’t play in the second half, as the team’s trying to remain cautious after his injury last week. 

6:03 p.m. — Arizona begins the second half with the ball, and Fifita starts with a 10-yard completion to McMillan, who’s up to three catches today.

Halftime: Colorado 28, Arizona 7

5:41 p.m. — The Wildcats punt, and Sanders takes a knee to send the game to the break. The Buffaloes quarterback was 15-for-21 in the first half with 173 passing yards, two touchdowns and an interception.

5:37 p.m. — Arizona is looking to get more points on the board before halftime, but it now faces a 3rd & 12 at its own 47-yard line.

Colorado 28, Arizona 7

5:28 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Sanders takes it up the middle of the field himself, a six-yard rushing score as Colorado makes it a commanding 28-7 lead.

5:23 p.m. — Arizona punted after a three-and-out. Colorado will have a 3rd & 1 after the two-minute warning for the first half.

5:19 p.m. — Make it three consecutive turnovers for these two teams. Shedeur Sanders throws a pick on 3rd & 16, and the Wildcats take over once again.

5:17 p.m. — And, the Buffaloes take the ball right back. Fifita loses the ball as he’s being sacked, and Arizona’s very short drive comes to an end. 

5:15 p.m. — Arizona comes up with a huge turnover. The ball is snapped by Colorado before Sanders is ready for it, and the Wildcats jump on it to take possession. 

5:13 p.m. — Sanders continues his excellent first half with back-to-back completions to LaJohntay Wester, who already has five receptions for 99 yards.

5:07 p.m. — Arizona got inside the Colorado 30-yard line, but it’s stopped around there. Fifita is sacked on 3rd & 2 to force a field goal attempt, which Tyler Loop misses from 52 yards out.

5:04 p.m. — As the Wildcats look to answer, running back Quali Conley picks up seven yards on the ground to convert on third down.

Colorado 21, Arizona 7

5:00 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Sanders throws yet another touchdown pass, this one going to Sheppard on a nice one-handed grab. After a review, the ruling confirms that Sheppard had possession and got a foot in the end zone.

4:55 p.m. — Colorado goes for it on 4th & 10, and Hunter comes up huge with his first catch of the day. It’s a 14-yard completion between the two stars, Sanders and Hunter, and the Buffaloes are threatening to score once again.

4:51 p.m. — Sanders finds Will Sheppard for 20 yards, and the quarterback is already up to 98 passing yards on the day.

End of first quarter: Colorado 14, Arizona 7

4:47 p.m. — Back to a one-score game, Augustave picks up a first down as the first quarter comes to a close. Colorado is in control, but Hunter hasn’t made an impact on either side of the ball so far.

Colorado 14, Arizona 7

4:40 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Fifita completes a one-yard pass to Chris Hunter for the score, putting Arizona on the board. 

4:38 p.m. — Fifita runs for 24 yards, and the Wildcats are inside Colorado’s 15-yard line.

4:34 p.m. — Noah Fifita first completes a 10-yard pass to Tetairoa McMillan for a first down then draws a roughing the passer call, which pushes Arizona past midfield.

Colorado 14, Arizona 0

4:29 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Shedeur Sanders flips the ball to the freshman, Drelon Miller, from a yard out to give the Buffaloes a two-score lead.

4:23 p.m. — Colorado is driving deep into Wildcats’ territory after Sanders completed a pair of passes to Wester to convert on third downs. The Buffaloes quarterback looked toward Travis Hunter in the end zone, but Arizona is called for pass interference.

4:15 p.m. — The Buffaloes’ defense comes through on Arizona’s first drive, forcing the Wildcats to punt after a sack on third down.

Colorado 7, Arizona 0

4:09 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — What a start for Colorado. After recovering the onside kick, Shedeur Sanders completed a 46-yard pass to LaJohntay Wester on 3rd & 15 that put the Buffaloes on the goal line. Isaiah Augustave punches it in from there, and Colorado has an early lead.

4:07 p.m. — We have some chaos right off the bat. Arizona attempts an onside kick to begin the game, but the Buffaloes still recover and their offense takes the field.

4:04 p.m. — Game time. Colorado will receive the opening kickoff.

3:42 p.m. — Approaching kickoff, here’s a look at each team’s stylish helmets in this game:

2:46 p.m. — A look at Hunter’s cleats today against Arizona:

2:41 p.m. — This game could offer one of the best WR-CB matchups of the 2024 college football season between Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan and Colorado’s Travis Hunter. While Hunter will be aiming to make an offensive impact as well, he could have his hands full defensively against one of the top receivers in the country.

Colorado vs. Arizona start time

  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 19
  • Time: 4 p.m. ET

The Buffaloes and Wildcats will kickoff on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona.

What channel is Colorado vs. Arizona on today?

  • TV channel: Fox
  • Live stream: Fubo

Colorado and Arizona’s matchup will air nationally on Fox. Fans looking to stream the game can turn to Fubo, which offers a free trial to new users. 

MORE: Full TV schedule for Week 8 college football games

Colorado schedule 2024

Following Saturday’s game, here’s a look at the Buffaloes’ next five weeks of action.

Date Opponent Time (ET)
Oct. 26 vs. Cincinnati 10:15 p.m.
Nov. 9 at Texas Tech TBD
Nov. 16 vs. Utah TBD
Nov. 23 at Kansas TBD
Nov. 29 vs. Oklahoma State TBD

Arizona schedule 2024

Here’s how the next five games look for Arizona after its matchup against Colorado.

Date Opponent Time (ET)
Oct. 26 vs. West Virginia TBD
Nov. 2 at UCF TBD
Nov. 15 vs. Houston 10:15 p.m.
Nov. 23 at TCU TBD
Nov. 30 vs. Arizona State TBD

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