The Colorado Buffaloes, led by Coach Prime Deion Sanders, will be on the road to meet Willie Fritz’s Houston Cougars, a key early-season game for both programs.
Houston brings a 2-0 record into the game as the Cougars are off to the best start since 2018. Houston has dispatched Stephen F. Austin and Rice with relative ease and demonstrates that Willie Fritz has improved the overall functional system.
Colorado is 1-1 after losing the first game of the season to Georgia Tech but rebounded with a solid win over Delaware.
Colorado Buffaloes – Houston Cougars Football Game Announcers Today
Tonight’s intriguing matchup will feature an experienced broadcast team as ESPN has enlisted veteran Anish Shroff to be the play-by-play voice, and former Heisman Trophy winner Andre Ware in the booth with him. The two will call this game as an important stepping stone in both programs’ 2025 seasons.
Anish Shroff has extensive experience, bringing many different pieces and perspectives to this telecast. The graduate of Syracuse University has covered various sports in multiple capacities, including college football, college basketball, college baseball and even lacrosse. He has also been the play-by-play announcer for the Carolina Panthers from March 2022.
The Syracuse alumnus has also received his degree in TV/Radio Broadcasting, majoring in broadcast journalism, as a product of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
His broadcast partner, Andre Ware, is a distinct voice given that he was a player and won all the higher awards in college football. The native Texan won numerous awards as a quarterback at the University of Houston including the Heisman Trophy and the Davey O’Brien Award.
While Ware’s path after retirement has created a varied career in the media that has kept him involved in football on some level, he is still a very active contributor to ESPN’s College Football Live and as an analyst for Houston Texans radio broadcasts.
What Time Is Colorado Buffaloes vs. Houston Cougars Today?
The Colorado vs Houston matchup is slated to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET from TDECU Stadium in Houston, Texas and a 6:30 p.m. CT, and 5:30 p.m. MT start, respectively, for fans in different time zones.
What To Expect In The Colorado Buffaloes vs. Houston Cougars Game
Houston’s offense has taken a leap of greatness under Fritz, putting up 31 points per game this season, compared to only 14 points per game in 2024. The difference is striking, and there is reason to believe the Cougars have hit their offensive stride.
On the other hand, Colorado’s offensive woes are blatantly obvious when looking at its Big 12 Conference ranking. Sanders’s team ranks second to last in conference offense at just under 26 points per game. This difference could be telling in a game where ESPN’s Matchup Predictor gives Houston a 4.5 point edge and a 57.9% winning probability.
Defensively, Houston has been about as stingy as they could be through two games, allowing only nine points and only one touchdown total. For these playing incredible defense the Cougars are ranked No. 79 in the Big 12 rankings, which creates a problem for Colorado’s offensively challenged team.
Meanwhile the Buffaloes are ranked No. 10 in the Conference, allowing only 17 points a game, showcasing they are competent enough defensively to keep the compact.
It would be fair to expect a competitive back and forth game and it will be very interesting to see who comes out on top in this evenly balanced affair.
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