After a pass interference call set up the Buffs' offense at Baylor's 2-yard line, CU quarterback Shedeur Sanders faked a handoff to freshman running back Micah Welch before taking

Baylor comes into Boulder with a stingy defense against the run, allowing teams an average of 3.5 yards per carry (154.7 yards per game) through non-conference play. The Buffs offensive line should be chomping at the bit to secure back-to-back games with 100-yard rushing efforts.

Here are five storylines to watch in the game: University of Colorado's Keith Pontiflet (13) watches the bounce of a fumble during the first quarter of the Bluebonnet Bowl game at Houston, Dec. 31, 1986. Colorado recovered the fumble as Baylor players tried to find the handle. (AP Photo/Richard J. Carson)

Shedeur Sanders led his team to an early advantage over the Baylor Bears with a 2-yard rushing touchdown, putting Colorado up 7-3 with 1:58 remaining in the first quarter. Sanders showcased his composure and efficiency by starting the game perfectly,