There was a thriller in Boulder Saturday night, as Coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes team sent the game into overtime vs. Baylor after connecting on a Hail Mary play with no time left on the clock.
To note, on the second to last play of regulation, down 31-24, Colorado had a great chance to convert a miracle touchdown, but wide receiver Will Sheppard dropped the ball.
COLORADO ALMOST HAD A MIRACLE BUT THE RECEIVER DROPPED ITpic.twitter.com/QJlTcPmKxF
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In view of this, the team didn't give up as there were still three seconds left, so they decided to try it again.
THE ESPN WIN PROBABILITY METER HAS BEEN BROKEN AGAIN.
BAYLOR HAD A 100% CHANCE TO WIN BEFORE COLORADO’S HAIL MARY. pic.twitter.com/ZOr1sw234F
— CFB Kings (@CFBKings) September 22, 2024
Sanders rolled out to his left then heaved the ball 43 yards to LaJohntay Wester, who had an incredible catch in the end zone to make the score 31-31 as time expired.
OH MY COLORADO
THE BUFFS TIE IT ON A HAIL MARY
OVERTIME IN BOULDER pic.twitter.com/IBv9JHSsUc
— CFB Kings (@CFBKings) September 22, 2024
In overtime, Colorado got the ball first and scored. Then Baylor hoping to answer, ran the ball four straight times and seemingly was about to tie it up, but running back Dominic Richardson fumbled on the potential-tying touchdown at the goal line.
BAYLOR FUMBLED GOING INTO THE ENDZONE TO LOSE THE GAME 😭💀
WILL LEVIS YOU HAVE 24 HOURS TO RESPOND pic.twitter.com/uCr9LUsRqI
— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) September 22, 2024
The one who made the forced-fumble tackle was none other than two-way superstar Travis Hunter, who also had seven catches and 130 receiving yards on offense.
Travis Hunter with the forced fumble to seal it for the #Buffs as they defeat Baylor 38-31 in OT!
— Grayson Pierce (@GraysonPierce4) September 22, 2024
As this was a dramatic-ending instant classic game, the fans decided to storm the field. However, the game wasn't over yet, as the play was still under the review to see if the fumble had been caused prior to the ball carrier crossing the end zone line.
Colorado fans are rushing the field during a review 😭😭😭 games not even over, what is going on
— Best Celebrations (@bestcelly) September 22, 2024
Luckily the call stood, so everyone didn't have to be escorted back to their seats. As a result, Colorado won 38-31 OT and improve to 3-1 on the season.
Important to note, this final play in regulation was very reminiscent of the 1994 season, when No. 7 Colorado defeated No. 4 Michigan in Ann Arbor at the Big House.
That is to say, many might remember the last second Hail Mary, Colorado's quarterback Kordell Stewart connected on a 64-yard pass to Michael Westbrook with no time left on the clock to win the game 27-26.
