Is Travis Hunter playing today? Colorado WR's availability for Week 9 explored

The Colorado Buffaloes host the Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday, October 26 at 10:15 p.m. ET. Ahead of the matchup, one of the biggest questions is the injury status surrounding Travis Hunter.

Is Travis Hunter playing today?

Travis Hunter is dealing with a shoulder injury - Source: Imagn

Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders expects star cornerback and receiver Travis Hunter to play on Saturday against Cincinnati.

Hunter suffered a shoulder injury in the second half of the game against Kansas State. He then only played the first half against Arizona.

Heading into the game against the Bearcats, Deion Sanders says Hunter is healthy and is better than he was last week.

“Travis is better than last week,” Sanders said, via AOL.com. “I think he’ll have more productivity because he’s feeling much better than last week. You can just tell with his little giddy up and the way he goes about life.

"A little more pep in his step today. I think he did some conditioning today for sure to make sure he’s on point with his conditioning because he never tires and we want to keep that what it is. But I think he will certainly contribute a lot more than he did a week ago because he’s healthier.”

Hunter decided to sit out during the second half of the Buffaloes' win against Arizona. He said on his podcast that had the game been closer, he would have played.

But, with Colorado up 28-7 at the half, Hunter decided to step down to make sure he is completely healthy.

“Uh decision is we up 28-7 defense playing good playing lights out," Hunter said in a latest interview.

"So if I want to get healthy and be 100% healthy, go ahead and sit out, get right for the next week, and just be set, you know. Don’t be selfish to other players on the team, and just I went out there to go help the guys out like that’s my main thing,” he added.

This season, Hunter has recorded 51 receptions for 604 yards and six touchdowns. On defense, he has 18 tackles and two interceptions as he remains in the Heisman race.

Colorado is off to a 5-2 start and can become bowl-eligible with a win on Saturday. The Buffaloes are 6.5-point favorites to get the win.