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Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes complete Hail Mary, win Big 12 opener in OT
By Andrew Olson
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Deion Sanders’ Colorado team kicked off its return to the Big 12 with a win in the most thrilling way.
The Buffaloes had the ball at the Baylor 44-yard line trailing 31-24 with 2 seconds left. Shedeur Sanders threw to the end zone, and LaJohntay Wester was there, making an impressive low grab with zeroes on the clock.
Another Colorado Hail Mary leads to victory: pic.twitter.com/jAl5yG559B
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 22, 2024
Coach Prime elected to kick the PAT and play for overtime instead of going for 2 and the win.
In OT, Colorado had the ball first. The Buffs scored a touchdown, with Shedeur Sanders making sure Micah Welch crossed the goal line.
COLORADO STRIKES FIRST IN OT @CUBuffsFootball pic.twitter.com/q7qqLR9sGk
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 22, 2024
It was Baylor’s turn to answer. The Bears were close to running it in for a TD, but Travis Hunter forced a game-ending fumble. Instead of scoring and setting up a potential tie or decisive 2-point attempt, the fumble ended Baylor’s possession, concluding the late-night thriller in Boulder.
TRAVIS HUNTER FORCES THE FUMBLE FOR THE COLORADO WIN @CUBuffsFootball pic.twitter.com/9HIumwyqCl
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 22, 2024
Colorado fans began rushing the field before officials confirmed the play was a fumble and not a touchdown scored first.
FANS STORMED THE FIELD BEFORE THE GAME IS OFFICIALLY OVER pic.twitter.com/Dsk5NfeF5A
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 22, 2024
With the win, the Buffs are now 3-1 overall and 1-0 in conference play. It’s Big 12 opponents for Prime’s team the rest of the way, with UCF up next in Week 5.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
