As Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders prepares his team for Saturday night’s Big 12 opener against Baylor, his focus is clear: performance in the trenches. In a recent preview of the matchup on FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff, Coach Prime stressed the importance of keeping Baylor’s running game under control.

“We have to go out there and stop the run,” he said, acknowledging that a strong defensive performance against the Bears’ onslaught will be crucial for his team to earn a win in its conference debut.

Colorado’s defense has been a bright spot this season, and Sanders highlighted an impressive statistic – the Buffaloes have not allowed a single passing touchdown all year. That defensive success in the secondary was a key factor in their early-season successes, and they’ll look to continue that streak against Baylor’s offense.

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On offense, the Buffaloes are led by quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who is close to reaching a major milestone. Shedeur is one yard shy of the 1,000-yard passing mark this season, with an impressive nine touchdowns and just two interceptions. His efficient play has been a driving force for Colorado’s offense, and he will look to continue his strong performance against the Bears defense.

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All eyes will also be on two-way star Travis Hunter, who has a good chance of earning a Heisman nomination. Hunter has excelled on both offense and defense, performing well as a wide receiver and cornerback. His ability to impact the game on both sides of the ball will be a key factor in the Buffaloes’ efforts to emerge victorious in their first Big 12 conference game.

Colorado hosts Baylor in Boulder on Saturday night. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on FOX.