BYU-Colorado Alamo Bowl Fan Guide
Dec 26, 2024, 2:44 PM | Updated: 3:04 pm
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The BYU Cougars are officially in bowl week preparation after landing in Texas on Christmas Eve. After spending Christmas Day seeing the sights and having fun around San Antonio, Kalani Sitake’s team focuses on Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and the Colorado Buffaloes in the 2024 Valero Alamo Bowl.
BYU and Colorado collide for the 13th time as the Cougars trail 3-8-1 in the series. It has been 36 years since they last played in the 1988 Freedom Bowl. Ty Detmer spearheaded a come-from-behind, 20-17 BYU win.
As usual, there are several events for fans traveling to the 2024 Alamo Bowl.
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Following an introductory press conference for both teams and a Thursday morning breakfast for both programs, Fans can attend the Ricos River Rally on the world-famous San Antonio River Walk. A 4 p.m. MT pep rally featuring head coaches Sitake and Deion Sanders, player captains, and cheerleaders will set the stage for the first matchup between these programs since the late ’80s.
The Ricos River Rally is free to everyone.
The Alamo Bowl’s Kickoff Luncheon is scheduled for Friday, December 27, at 11:30 a.m. MT. The ESPN broadcast crew will host the event, giving fans another opportunity to gain insight into both programs. Purchase tickets for Friday’s luncheon here.
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On Saturday morning, the Alamodome Tailgate Town opens at 8 a.m. MT. Kiolbassa Smoke Meats will provide sausage samples in Lot B. You can Purchase Tailgate Town tickers here.
The Fan Zone, which will open at noon MT, will be another place for fans to gather before kickoff. Fans, alumni groups, and university bands will be at the Fan Zone five hours before kickoff.
BYU-Colorado Game Guide
Game Information
No. 17 BYU (10-2, 7-2) kicks off against No. 23 Colorado (9-3, 7-2) at the Alamodome on Saturday, December 28. The game starts at 5:30 p.m. MT and will be broadcast nationally on ABC.
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How to Watch:
Television
The BYU football game against Arizona State will be broadcast on ABC. Dave Pasch, Dusty Dvoracek, and Taylor McGregor are on the call. Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m. MT.
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📅: Saturday, December 28
⏰: 6:30PM CT
📺: ABC
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Mobile/Streaming Devices
ESPN App (Available on Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Apple TV, Roku, Xbox, Google TV, and Amazon Fire TV)
How to Listen
Radio
KSL NewsRadio (102.7 FM & 1160 AM)
Extended pregame coverage from San Antonio, Texas, on KSL NewsRadio begins at noon MT.
Online
Mobile
Postgame Show
BYU vs. Colorado recap on KSL Sports Zone (97.5 FM), sports.ksl.com, and the KSL Sports app.
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