The game that we’ve all been waiting for has come to a close. The matchup between Colorado and North Dakota State had been nothing short of an intense battle of abilities, with hope and despair surging constantly through the stands. And yes, the highly anticipated game has undoubtedly delivered!

An action-packed game, their season opener featured many notable highlights. But here are five of the top unforgettable moments that Colorado vs. NDSU provided.

Top 5 memorable moments at Colorado vs. NDSU matchup

1. Shedeur’s Controversial Injury: Truth or Fake

This particular incident happened in the second quarter of the game in the Buffs 35-yard line when Colorado turned the ball over on downs in a failed fourth-down conversion. Shedeur Sanders appeared to have sustained an injury initially labeled as cramps. But spectators quickly pointed out that it was a fake injury to call for a timeout to give Colorado more time to regain their positions on the field. 

2. Travis Hunter’s Humanly Impossible Catch

There’s no arguing that Travis Hunter is the star of the game. After scoring the first TD for the Buffs, he went on to lock two more TDs, the last one raising eyebrows and stealing the breath away from onlookers. In the game’s final quarter, Hunter made a game-changing show where he grabbed the ball with his fingertips in the front right of the end zone for a 3-yard TD that gave Colorado a double-digit edge over NDSU.

3. LeBron Hypes up the game by praising Travis-Shedeur Chemistry

The chemistry between Shedeur and Travis set the tone for the Colorado vs NDSU clash in the first place. Even NBA legend LeBron James, who was present at Folsom Field for the Buffs’ highly anticipated season opener, couldn’t overlook their chemistry. He wrote in his X account after Travis Hunter scored a 41-yard pass from Shedeur for a touchdown, “Shedeur to Hunter for 6! Going to be seeing and hearing that a lot this season I bet!” After how this game turned out, there will undoubtedly be endless talk! 

4. Buffs Beat the Program that has nine championships in the past 14 years

There was speculation when Colorado was scheduled to meet the FCS powerhouse, which boasts 17 national titles. Deion Sanders was wary that Colorado had to meet a challenging opponent who had won nine championships in the last 14 years. But it looks like the FBS is still packed with more extraordinary talents like Shedeur and Travis, as ESPN’s Roddy Jones commented. The CU Buffs celebrate a proud victory over the Bisons as the final result hangs 31-26. What a bright start for Colorado!

5. NDSU’s CB gives a pat on the back to Travis Hunter, shows respect

As Travis Hunter rolled to the side after his final unbelievable 3-yard TD in the game, NDSU CB Jalien Duffie gave him a pat on the back despite losing six points to Colorado. This only suggests that Hunter isn’t hyping just the fans but his opponents, as Duffie showed him respect.