Colorado Stuns No. 14 Houston 42-32, Scoring 28 Straight Points for Its First Top-15 Win Since 2007
The University of Colorado football team beat No. 14 Houston 42-32 on Friday night, November 13, at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado. Colorado trailed 20-7 in the second quarter before scoring 28 consecutive points, recording the program's first victory over an Associated Press top-15 opponent since 2007.
Colorado rushed for 249 yards, its highest total in head coach Deion Sanders' four seasons, and scored five rushing touchdowns. Running back Richard Young rushed for 99 yards and two touchdowns, including a 38-yard score in the second quarter and a 2-yard touchdown with 3:59 remaining in the fourth quarter that made it 42-26. DeKalon Taylor broke a 67-yard touchdown run and JaQuail Smith added a 32-yard scoring run as the Buffaloes took control.
Quarterback Isaac Wilson completed 17 of 25 passes for 217 yards and one touchdown, a 53-yard strike to Joseph Williams, with one interception. Wilson limped off in the third quarter, and true freshman Kaneal Sweetwyne scored on a 14-yard keeper on his first snap before Wilson returned to finish the game.
Houston quarterback Conner Weigman completed 26 of 42 passes for 272 yards and three touchdowns, and running back Makhi Hughes rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown. Houston scored with 1:51 left to cut the margin to 42-32, but the two-point conversion attempt failed.
Colorado improved to 4-6 overall and 2-5 in the Big 12. The Buffaloes must win at Cincinnati on November 21 and at home against UCF in the regular-season finale to reach six wins and bowl eligibility. Houston fell to 7-3, and its College Football Playoff hopes took a serious hit.
(Source: Associated Press)
Source: Associated Press
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