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Deion Sanders makes debut with Colorado football: How to watch, betting line and more

kevin lytle, fort collins coloradoan
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Deion Sanders is entering his first season as a head coach at a FBS school.
Deion Sanders is entering his first season as a head coach at a FBS school.

The "Coach Prime" era of Colorado football is here.

Deion Sanders has his first game in charge of the Buffs on Saturday, on about as big a stage as possible. CU plays at TCU for FOX's Big Noon Kickoff.

TCU just so happens to be coming off a College Football Playoff appearance and plays near the Dallas area where Sanders starred in the NFL.

The 10 a.m. Mountain time kickoff on Saturday, Sept. 2, will be broadcast on FOX. Here's what to know about the game and how to watch and listen.

The broadcast team on FOX is Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (analyst) and Jenny Taft (reporter).

How to find FOX:

  • Comcast/Xfinity: 31

  • DirecTV: 31 (DirecTV and FOX are in a contract dispute in many areas, including Colorado, and the game won't be available to DirecTV customers in those areas.)

  • Dish Network: 31 (2-70)

  • Fort Collins Connexion: 13

  • Online stream: FoxSports.com/live

How to listen on the radio:

  • The CU broadcast is available on 850 AM KOA in Denver, Sirius XM 133 or 197/SXM App 959

  • CU's radio team will be Mark Johnson, Gary Barnett and Bobby Pesavento.

Betting line: TCU is a 20.5-point favorite, per Las Vegas Insider.

More: Colorado football predictions: How will Deion Sanders fare in Year 1?

Saturday's weather in Fort Worth: Sunny and hot with a high of 99 degrees. Light winds of 5-10 mph. Kickoff temp is expected to be about 84 degrees.

Attendance: Armon G. Carter Stadium has a seating capacity of 46,000.

Coaches: Colorado is coached by Deion Sanders, who is in his first season leading the Buffs. Sanders is 27-6 as a college coach, all at Jackson State. TCU is led by Sonny Dykes, who is in his second season leading TCU. He's in his 14th season overall as an FBS head coach with a career record of 84-65.

Team records: Both teams are playing their first game of the season.

Series: Teams have met once, with TCU winning 38-13 last season in Boulder.

Follow sports reporter Kevin Lytle on Twitter and Instagram @Kevin_Lytle.

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