TCU quarterback Chandler Morris (4) runs the ball in the end zone in the fourth quarter of a college football game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Colorado Buffaloes at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.
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The TCU Horned Frogs opened their season with a 45-42 loss at home against the Deion Sanders-led Colorado Buffaloes Saturday afternoon.
Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders threw for 510 yards and four touchdowns, a school record, while his two-way star Travis Hunter had 11 catches for 119 yards along with an interception when he went in at defensive back.
TCU quarterback Chandler Morris completed 24-of-42 passes for 279 yards and two touchdowns, including a rushing touchdown.
The Horned Frogs will attempt to bounce back against the Nicholls State Colonels next Saturday evening at Amon G. Carter Stadium.
Colorado running back Dylan Edwards outruns TCU linebacker Jamoi Hodge (6) for the winning touchdown before the second half of a NCAA football game at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth,Texas, Saturday Sept. 02, 2023. Colorado defeated TCU 45-42. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) catches a deep pass in the fourth quarter of a college football game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Colorado Buffaloes at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) celebrates after winning their season opener 45-42 against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
TCU quarterback Chandler Morris (4) goes in untouched for a touchdown the second half of a NCAA football game at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth,Texas, Saturday Sept. 02, 2023. Colorado defeated TCU 45-42. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
Colorado wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. (5) makes an uncontested touchdown catch in the second half of a NCAA football game at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth,Texas, Saturday Sept. 02, 2023. Colorado defeated TCU 45-42. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) is congratulated returning to the sideline after throwing a touchdown catch the second half of a NCAA football game at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth,Texas, Saturday Sept. 02, 2023. Colorado defeated TCU 45-42. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
TCU wide receiver Dylan Wright (16) reaches for the ball in the fourth quarter of a college football game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Colorado Buffaloes at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
TCU head coach Sonny Dykes reacts to a no-call in the second half of a NCAA football game at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth,Texas, Saturday Sept. 02, 2023. Colorado defeated TCU 45-42. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter comes down with a curtail catch defended by TCU corner back Avery Helm (24) in the second half of a NCAA football game at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth,Texas, Saturday Sept. 02, 2023. Colorado defeated TCU 45-42. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
TCU linebacker Johnny Hodges (57) goes for a tackle on Colorado running back Sy’veon Wilkerson (36) during a college football game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Colorado Buffaloes at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) is sacked by TCU defenders Shad Banks Jr. and Caleb Fox (90) in the fourth quarter of a college football game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Colorado Buffaloes at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
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TCU defensive lineman Paul Oyewale (97) celebrates with his teammates after getting a sack during a college football game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Colorado Buffaloes at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
Colorado Head Coach Deion Sanders barks at the referees after calling a fumble in the second quarter during a college football game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Colorado Buffaloes at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
TCU running back Trey Sanders (2) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of a college football game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Colorado Buffaloes at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
Colorado defensive players celebrate after winning their season opener 45-42 against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
Colorado’s Travis Hunter is brought down byTCU corner back Josh Newton (2) the first half of a NCAA football game at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth,Texas, Saturday Sept. 02, 2023. Colorado led 17-14 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
TCU quarterback Chandler Morris (4) talks to the line during a timeout in the first half of a NCAA football game at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth,Texas, Saturday Sept. 02, 2023. Colorado led 17-14 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
TCU place kicker Griffin Kell (39) misses a go ahead field goal in the first half of a NCAA football game at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth,Texas, Saturday Sept. 02, 2023. Colorado led 17-14 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
Colorado’s Sy’Veon Wilkerson celebrates his touchdown in the first half of a NCAA football game at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth,Texas, Saturday Sept. 02, 2023. Colorado led 17-14 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
TCU linebacker Namdi Obiazor (4) recovers a blocked Colorado kick in the first half of a NCAA football game at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth,Texas, Saturday Sept. 02, 2023. Colorado led 17-14 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
TCU linebacker Johnny Hedges (57) tackles Colorado running back Anthony Hankerson (9) in the second quarter of a college football game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Colorado Buffaloes at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
Colorado running back Anthony Hankerson is brought down by TCU linebacker Jamoi Hodge (6) the first half of a NCAA football game at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth,Texas, Saturday Sept. 02, 2023. Colorado led 17-14 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
TCU wide receiver Warren Thompson (84) gets a reception broken up by Colorado defensive back Omarion Cooper (3) in the first quarter during a college football game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Colorado Buffaloes at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
Colorado safety Trevor Woods (43) celebrates with his teammates after intercepting a pass in the end zone in the first quarter of a college football game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Colorado Buffaloes at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
TCU cheerleaders work the crowd in the first half of a NCAA football game at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth,Texas, Saturday Sept. 02, 2023. Colorado led 17-14 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders talks to Colorado corner back Omarion Cooper (3 in the first half of a NCAA football game at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth,Texas, Saturday Sept. 02, 2023. Colorado led 17-14 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
Colorado corner back Travis Hunter (12) defends TCU wide receiver Jaylon Robinson (13) in the end zone in the first half of a NCAA football game at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth,Texas, Saturday Sept. 02, 2023. Colorado led 17-14 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
The TCU student section cheers after scoring their first touchdown of the game in the first quarter of a college football game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Colorado Buffaloes at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) dives for a catch during a college football game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Colorado Buffaloes at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
TCU running back Major Everhart sidesteps a Colorado defender in the first half of a NCAA football game at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth,Texas, Saturday Sept. 02, 2023. Colorado led 17-14 at the half. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
TCU head coach Sonny Dykes prepares to bring his team onto the field before the first half of a NCAA football game at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth,Texas, Saturday Sept. 02, 2023. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders adjusts his sun glasses before the first half of a NCAA football game at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth,Texas, Saturday Sept. 02, 2023. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
Fly over before the first half of a NCAA football game at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth,Texas, Saturday Sept. 02, 2023. (Special to the Star-Telegram Bob Booth) Bob Booth Bob Booth
TCU football fans cheer for a free shirt during the Fox Big Noon Kickoff show prior to the TCU football game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
TCU football fans cheer during the Fox Big Noon Kickoff show prior to the TCU football game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
A TCU cheerleader fires up the crowd during the Fox Big Noon Kickoff show prior to the TCU football game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com
