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College football fans, especially devotees of Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes, are buzzing for Saturday's showdown.
Colorado, fresh off a narrow loss to Georgia Tech, welcomes the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens, an FBS newcomer, in a matchup that promises action, a promising debut, and a chance for redemption.
The kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. Mountain Time (that's 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time) on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Colorado's iconic Folsom Field in Boulder.
Fans across the country can catch the action live on FOX, while cord-cutters can stream the game on FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App, or FOX One (with a 7-day trial available).
Expect large margins: the Buffs come in as commanding favorites. Betting lines peg Colorado as a 23.5-point favorite, with the over/under set at 49.5 points.
DraftKings lists them at -2800 on the money line, while Delaware's chances sit at +1300.
Storylines to watch, including a freshman debut and strategic shifts
The Buffaloes will be looking to rebound after a tough 27-20 loss to Georgia Tech, a game where the offense struggled to stretch the field. Head coach Deion Sanders promised change: "the lack of downfield passing will get fixed," setting the stage for a more aggressive attack.
That offensive spark may come from a new source. Five-star true freshman quarterback Julian "Juju" Lewis is set to make his collegiate debut, though he won't start. Coach Sanders said matter-of-factly, "[Lewis] is gonna play, for sure," putting Colorado fans on notice that they'll get a glimpse of their QB of the future.
On defense, Colorado plans to lean into its athleticism and speed. After finding success in pass coverage and generating pressure, but showing vulnerabilities against the run, the Buffs intend to deploy man coverage and multiple defensive backs to neutralize Delaware's tempo offense.
From Delaware's side, quarterback Nick Minicucci has been lethal so far, piling up touchdowns in the season opener.
The Blue Hens rely heavily on pace and precision; forcing Colorado to stay disciplined upfront will be critical.
Beyond broadcast details, fans should note this matchup carries symbolic weight. Delaware, now an FBS team in Conference USA, represents the 36th state from which Colorado has faced an opponent, marking a unique intersection of football geography and heritage.
In sum, tune in at 1:30 p.m. MT/3:30 p.m. ET on FOX or stream via FOX platforms to catch all the drama. Will Colorado reassert itself and give Juju Lewis his first taste of the field? Or will Delaware pull off an upset? Either way, it's shaping up to be a can't-miss clash.