Colorado nonetheless loves prime time (no pun supposed), even within the Massive 12.
The Buffaloes pulled off an unbelievable win after a wild sequence of occasions towards Baylor, coming away with a 38-31 additional time victory of their first Massive 12 matchup since 2010.
After Baylor missed a 45-yard area aim to go up two possessions, Colorado had yet another probability with 2:19 left, they usually pulled out a miracle.
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Omarion Miller #4 of the Colorado Buffaloes celebrates after scoring a landing through the second quarter towards the Baylor Bears at Folsom Discipline on September 21, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. (Andrew Wevers/Getty Pictures)
Within the closing seconds, Shedeur Sanders discovered a wide-open Will Sheppard contained in the five-yard line, nevertheless it was dropped – nonetheless, on the following play (the ultimate of regulation), Sanders, rolling out to his left, once more went for the tip zone, and this one was caught by LaJohntay Webster as time expired – the following PAT was good, forcing the sport into additional time.
Baylor received the additional time coin toss and opted to play protection. It didn’t matter a lot to Colorado, although, as Micah Welch scored from a yard out on the Buffs’ seventh play of the drive to go up, 38-31.
Baylor bought to the two-yard line due to thunderous operating, however two-way celebrity Travis Hunter compelled a Dominic Richardson fumble proper on the aim line – the ball went by the again of the tip zone, leading to a game-ending touchback.
Colorado followers rushed the sphere whereas the play was below overview, however they finally didn’t change into the following “band on the sphere.”
Dominic Richardson #21 of the Baylor Bears fumbles the ball to lose throughout additional time towards the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Discipline on September 21, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado. (Andrew Wevers/Getty Pictures)
Colorado allowed a 100-yard kickoff return for a rating and one other lengthy landing to path 24-10 at one level, however they discovered the tip zone earlier than the tip of the primary half to chop their deficit in half.
The Buffs stopped Baylor on a 4th and inches halfway by the third quarter, placing a cease to dealing with one more two-possession deficit. After each groups exchanged punts, Sanders discovered Hunter on two lengthy performs to get contained in the 10-yard line; two performs later, the sport was tied at 24 after Welch punched one into the tip zone for his first rating of the sport.
Colorado Buffaloes operating again Micah Welch (29) celebrates with teammates after scoring through the second half towards the Baylor Bears at Folsom Discipline. (Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Pictures)
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The Colorado protection continued to face on its head, however as Deion Sanders opted to not attempt a 52-yard area aim, his son was sacked on a 4th and eight from Baylor’s 35-yard line. The Bears took over with simply over 9 minutes to go, and it took them eight performs to get into the tip zone, as Sawyer Robertson discovered Hal Presley for a 24-yard rating.
Sanders was sacked on Colorado’s first two performs of the following drive for a mixed lack of 21 yards (he was sacked seven occasions within the second half), thus ultimately forcing a punt from their very own finish zone. That gave Baylor first rate area place, however their 45-yard area aim was vast proper, which led to Colorado’s overtime-forcing drive.
Sanders was 25-for-41 by the air for 341 yards and two touchdowns, whereas additionally operating in for a rating. Hunter, the defensive hero, additionally led the best way with seven receptions for 130 yards, once more enjoying in over 100 snaps.
Travis Hunter #12 of the Colorado Buffaloes runs with the ball through the first quarter towards the Baylor Bears at Folsom Discipline on September 21, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado. (Andrew Wevers/Getty Pictures)
The sport marked Colorado’s first Massive 12 matchup in 14 years, after that they had spent the earlier 13 seasons within the Pac-12. They returned to the Massive 12, although, after the dismantling of their earlier convention.
Effectively, it is a good begin for the brand new period.
Colorado Buffaloes followers have fun as they storm the sphere after beating the Baylor Bears in additional time at Folsom Discipline on September 21, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado. (Andrew Wevers/Getty Pictures)
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Colorado improved to 3-1 on the season with the wild victory, whereas Baylor dropped to 2-2.
The Buffaloes will head to UCF subsequent week, whereas Baylor will host BYU.
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