The Colorado Buffaloes arrived in San Antonio, preparing for a pivotal matchup against the BYU Cougars in the Alamo Bowl. Coach Prime's team boasts a 9-3 record

The players visited SeaWorld San Antonio on Christmas Day, continuing an Alamo Bowl tradition. Take a look at the fun in the video player above. Colorado Coach Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders also took in the sights and sounds of the Alamo City, visiting the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts and other spots around downtown.

The No. 23 Colorado Buffaloes (9-3) will square off with the No. 17 BYU Cougars (10-2) in the Valero Alamo Bowl on Saturday. Both sides exceeded outside expectations this season in the chaotic Big 12 Conference and just missed out on a title opportunity, setting the stage for what's essentially a third-place game.

Conference foes No. 17 BYU and No. 23 Colorado will square off on Saturday night in the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio. The Cougars (10-2) and Buffaloes (9-3) once had their sights set on a Big 12 Conference championship game appearance and a berth in the College Football Playoff.

SAN ANTONIO — Colorado secured what it said was record insurance coverage for quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter as the star duo opted to complete their college careers in the Alamo Bowl rather than sit out and prepare for the NFL draft.

In an era when many top college football players who are about to turn pro opt out of playing in bowl games, it was somewhat surprising when Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders insisted that his two biggest stars — Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders — would play in the Alamo Bowl against BYU on Dec.

Colorado secured what it said was record insurance coverage for Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter as the star duo opted to play in the Alamo Bowl.

Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders financially are protected against potential injuries in Saturday's Alamo Bowl against BYU, according to Colorado coach Deion Sanders.

Colorado would not disclose the amount of insurance coverage each received, citing privacy laws. Coach Deion Sanders and athletic director Rick George both said it was the largest in college football history.