Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. has been in the spotlight since his standout performance in the 28-9 win against CSU. Adding to the excitement, Jimmy just celebrated his 22nd birthday on September 12th. But today, things feel different for him. Four years ago, on September 20th, he lost his cousin in a tragic car accident, a loss that still deeply affects him and his family. Despite the recent celebrations and the buzz of the big win, the memory of that heartbreaking day remains heavy on his heart, a reminder that some wounds take a long time to heal.

Jimmy has often mentioned his cousin in his interviews, which shows his love and affection for him. The former South Florida player still carries the weight of his cousin’s memory with him, which is proof of the deep connection they shared.

Unfortunately, he didn’t lose his cousin alone that day. His aunt, grandmother, two of his cousins, and a Seminole High School teammate were also part of the tragic car cash in 2020. Remembering his cousin, he shared an Instagram story and wrote, “Miss ya Cuh,” and added a blue heart emoji. The tragedy left a deep impact on the player and his family, as they lost very close family members on a single day. Despite the loss, he has converted his grief into motivation on the field.

For him, his jersey number is more than just a number, as it represents the enduring memory and love he holds for the family members who have passed away. He wears No. 5 in memory of the five people who passed in the car crash. “I wear that number with pride,” Jimmy Horn Jr. said.

It reflects his loss and how important all of them were for the player. With each game passing by, the Colorado Buffs star is trying to keep their memory alive by wearing No. 5 on his back and through his performances.

Buffs Hog win for Jimmy Horn Jr

The Colorado Buffaloes shook things up on their offensive line against CSU, and it paid off big time with a 28-9 win at Canvas Stadium. Travis Hunter, their standout player, showed off his talents once again with 13 catches for 100 yards, two touchdowns, an interception, and five tackles on defense. Their star quarterback, Shedeur Sanders, also stepped up, completing 36 of 49 passes for 310 yards and throwing four crucial touchdowns.

This strong performance gave “Prime Time” Deion Sanders and his team some much-needed relief after a tough loss to Nebraska last week. The team even dedicated the win to Jimmy Horn Jr., who had celebrated his birthday that week. As Deion said to his players before the game, “We got to help him get a win, and if we help him win, we can play a role in that.” He added, “Y’all help me give Jimmy that for his birthday, all right?”

Now, a loss to CSU could have added fuel to concerns about the team’s progress. But this victory marks seven straight wins for the Buffs against CSU and puts them in a solid spot as they gear up for their Big 12 Conference opener against Baylor next Saturday.