Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes secured a Week 1 victory over ND State on Thursday to begin their Big 12 journey. However, the win did not come easily, as ND State put up a tough fight until the end. A fourth-quarter touchdown by Travis Hunter sealed the deal for the Buffaloes, who won 31-26.
Just like last season, several celebrities came to Folsom Field to support Sanders and his team. Here are some celebrities who attended the showdown:
List of celebrities at Colorado vs. ND State game to support Deion Sanders
#1 Terrell Owens
Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens and Coach Prime share a close bond, with Owens frequently appearing at Colorado's practice sessions. He was present during the team's opener, assisting Shedeur Sanders ahead of the game and celebrating after the Buffaloes' won. Owens was also seen greeting people on the field before the matchup:
#2. Desi Banks
Comedian and actor Desi Banks was another attendee. Banks, who played two seasons as a wide receiver for the Morehead State Eagles in 2011 and 2012 before focusing on comedy and acting, also made appearances during offseason team practices.
After Colorado's victory against ND State, Banks was seen celebrating in the locker room with rapper BigXthaPlug:
#3 BigXthaPlug
American rapper BigXThePlug was also present to support Coach Prime's new journey in the Big 12. Despite being born and brought up in Texas, he seems to be a fan of the Buffaloes.
Ahead of the game, the rapper wished the team well on social media, saying:
"Hey it's BigXthePlug baby we out here at Colorado. Go Buffs man."
After Colorado's victory, BigXthaPlug and Desi Banks held an impromptu concert in the locker room to celebrate.
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