Coach Prime, Xavier Weaver discuss Colorado’s Week 3 matchup with CSU

Coach Prime and Xavier Weaver gave their early thoughts on Saturday’s Rocky Mountain Showdown

The third and final game of Colorado’s nonconference slate is another fun one with Colorado State coming to Boulder for the first time in 14 years. Folsom Field is already sold out and both ESPN’s “College GameDay” and Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff” are set to cover the Week 3 matchup

Following their win over Nebraska, the Buffs are ranked No. 21 in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll and are the biggest story in college football. Colorado State, meanwhile, is coming off a bye week after falling to Washington State in its season opener.

Ahead of Saturday’s Rocky Mountain Showdown, CU head coach Deion Sanders and wide receiver Xavier Weaver shared their thoughts with the media on Tuesday. Below are their best quotes: