For the first time in history, Colorado Buffaloes and North Dakota State Bison will face off on the gridiron as the much-anticipated Week 1 of the 2024 college football season kicks off, marking Deion Sanders' second year with the Buffaloes.
Rarely does a game involving an FCS team with a 4-8 past season record draw this much attention. Welcome to the Deion Sanders effect!
Coach Prime takes charge of the Buffs, having overhauled the roster once again with an active transfer portal strategy, yet the team remains anchored by quarterback Shedeur Sanders and standout two-way player Travis Hunter, both of whom are projected to be early picks in next year's NFL Draft.
While North Dakota State competes at the FCS level, they have a strong track record against FBS teams, boasting six consecutive victories over top-tier opponents, including three wins over Big 12 teams—a conference Colorado will join this season following realignment.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch and listen Colorado vs North Dakota State CFB game, plus plenty more.
Colorado vs North Dakota State: Date and kick-off time
The Buffaloes will take on North Dakota Bison in a highly anticipated CFB game on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 8:00 pm ET/ 5:00 pm PT, at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado.
| Date | Thursday, August 29, 2024 |
| Kick-off Time | 8:00 pm ET/ 5:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Folsom Field |
| Location | Boulder, Colorado |
How to watch Colorado vs North Dakota State on TV & stream live online
TV channel: ESPN
- Broadcasters: Mark Jones (play-by-play), Roddy Jones (color analyst), Quint Kessenich (sideline)
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How to listen to live play-by-play commentary of Colorado vs North Dakota State
Audio stream: SiriusXM — Home: 953 (NE), 199 (CAR)
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Colorado vs North Dakota State team news
Colorado Buffaloes team news
The Buffs struggled mightily in the trenches last season, finishing dead last in the FBS for sacks allowed (52) and rushing yards per game (68.9). The defensive line wasn’t much better, as their inability to generate pressure up front left one of the nation's weakest pass defenses exposed.
This year, eight of the ten offensive linemen from last season are gone, replaced by a mix of starters from other Power Four schools and the top high school offensive lineman in the country, Jordan Seaton. On defense, new coordinator Robert Livingston has revamped the front, bringing in four Power Four starters, including Pittsburgh's Dayon Hayes and Samuel Okunlola. With these upgrades, the Buffs should be much stronger on both sides of the line, which will likely allow the talented Shedeur Sanders to post even more impressive numbers following last season's solid passing displays. Defensively, star cornerback Travis Hunter should also benefit from the increased pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
North Dakota State team news
The Bison are bringing back 13 starters in total, with eight returning on offense and five on defense. However, they’ll be missing key figures on both sides due to injuries, as fullback Hunter Brozio (foot) and safety Cole Wisniewski (ankle) are out. Despite these absences, the team still boasts a wealth of experience. Griffin Crosa, Braylon Henderson, Sam Jung, Nick Kubitz, TK Marshall, Cam Miller, Eli Mostaert, Will Mostaert, Raja Nelson, Jake Rock, Kaedin Steindorf, Joe Stoffel, Luke Weerts, and Grey Zabel have all played in at least 45 games for the Bison during their college careers, ensuring a seasoned lineup takes the field.