Recapping Colorado football’s improbable overtime win vs. Baylor

Sep 21, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive tackle Tawfiq Thomas (95) celebrates as fans rush the field following an overtime win against the Baylor Bears at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

What transpired at Folsom Field late Saturday evening was nothing short of a miracle.

On a play that some are comparing to the 1994 “Miracle at Michigan,” Colorado football quarterback Shedeur Sanders and wide receiver LaJohntay Wester somehow connected on a last-second Hail Mary to send the Buffs into overtime against Baylor. The craziness didn’t end there, either. After running back Micah Welch scored in the first overtime period, Travis Hunter secured the 38-31 win with a forced fumble.

Colorado, which trailed by two touchdowns late in the second quarter, improved to 3-1 on the season under second-year head coach Deion Sanders.

Here’s a quick recap of Colorado’s wild Big 12 opener against Baylor:

The good

Sep 21, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Baylor Bears running back Dominic Richardson (21) fumbles the ball out of the end zone after a hit by Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) in overtime at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

In addition to the offense’s late heroics, Colorado’s defense again put together an outstanding performance, holding Baylor to 313 yards of total offense (148 passing, 165 rushing), including overtime. Standout performers include safety Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig (13 total tackles), linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green (eight total tackles, one TFL) and defensive lineman BJ Green II (two TFLs).

The bad

Sep 21, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Baylor Bears wide receiver Josh Cameron (34) gets away from a tackle attempt from Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Colton Hood (3) and safety Herman Smith III (6) on a punt return during the first…

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Publish date : 2024-09-22 06:11:59

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