Boise State Broncos vs. Colorado Buffaloes: TV channel, time and what to know

Heather Willard
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DENVER (KDVR) — The 2024 NCAA Tournament will begin March Madness on Tuesday, but on Wednesday in Dayton, Ohio, the University of Colorado Buffaloes take on the Boise State Broncos as part of the First Four.

The First Four also marks the Buffs’ return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2021, which means the team has few players with experience on that stage. If the Buffaloes win this first game, they’ll head to Indianapolis to play the Florida Gators on Friday, March 22.

How to watch Boise State vs. Colorado on TV

Get ready for some prime-time basketball for the Mountain time zone.

  • Boise State vs. CU jump ball: 7:10 p.m., March 20

  • Channel: TruTV

Game insights for Boise State vs. Colorado

Six Mountain West teams made the tournament, but the NCAA selection committee did the conference little favor in the seedings.

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Aside from San Diego State, which was fifth, Mountain West teams were put in tough spots. Boise State and Colorado State will compete in the First Four. New Mexico would not have made the field if it hadn’t won the conference tournament.

Colorado was the runner-up in the Pac-12 Tournament and will play Boise State (22-10) from the Mountain West Conference in the late game Wednesday, with the winner moving on as the 10th seed in the South Region to face seventh-seeded Florida.

“You can’t argue the committee hated the Mountain West this year,” Magee said. “But the seeding with some of them, it was almost like, ‘Hey, go prove it.’ Utah State winning the Mountain West regular season and getting an eight seed, nuts. New Mexico getting an 11 seed, being on the same line as Duquesne, is a whole story altogether.”

Tickets for Boise State vs. Colorado

If you’re in Dayton, Ohio, tickets to view the First Four compete will be available on StubHub, with prices starting at about $25 each. But if you’re looking to spend some cash, a few courtside tickets were going for almost $2,000 apiece. Other courtside or near-courtside listings show prices between $100-$200.

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The First Four is essentially the kick-off for the NCAA Tournament, so get in while the action is still just starting.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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