UCF gifted the Buffaloes an extra possession by going three-and-out with 37 seconds left. Randy Pittman hauled in a five-yard reception and went out of bounds, RJ Harvey dropped a short throw over the middle and Colorado's Taje McCoy sacked KJ Jefferson, allowing Deion Sanders to call his final timeout.

Colorado's third straight win earned the attention of the voters from the Associated Press Poll. The Buffs earned one vote in Sunday's Week 6 poll,

Colorado's dominant 48-21 victory over UCF showcased the team’s evolving identity under Coach Deion Sanders, despite lingering doubts from some media members.