Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Travis Hunter (12) forces a fumble from Baylor Bears running back Dominic Richardson (21) in overtime, ending the game at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Buffaloes won 38-31. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver LaJohntay Wester (10) and teammate Travis Hunter (12) celebrate Wester’s touchdown to force overtime against the Baylor Bears in the fourth quarter at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Baylor Bears safety Devyn Bobby (3) walks towards the sideline. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) runs right past Baylor Bears linebacker Garmon Randolph (5), safety Devin Lemear (20) and safety Devyn Bobby (3) for a touchdown in the first quarter at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado fans swarm the field after the Buffs defeated the Baylor Bears 38-31 in overtime at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado fans swarm the field after the Buffs defeated the Baylor Bears 38-31 in overtime at Folsom Field in Boulder on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver LaJohntay Wester (10) makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown against Baylor Bears safety Corey Gordon Jr. (24) to force overtime, after the extra point, in the fourth quarter at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Buffs went on to win 38-31. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) gets upended by Baylor Bears safety Devyn Bobby (3) in the third quarter at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders in the fourth quarter during the game against the Baylor Bears at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Omarion Miller (4) eludes Baylor Bears linebacker Keaton Thomas (11) and heads to the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Baylor Bears quarterback Sawyer Robertson (13) and running back Bryson Washington (30) celebrate after Robertson scored on a fourth and one, 45-yard keeper in the second quarter at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Baylor Bears quarterback Sawyer Robertson (13) runs past Colorado Buffaloes defensive tackle Amari McNeill (88) on a fourth and one on his way to the end zone for a 45-yard touchdown in the second quarter at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) gets pressured by Baylor Bears linebacker Matt Jones (2) in the third quarter at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Ralphie the Buffalo and its handlers take the field before the game against the Baylor Bears at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado, on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders leads his team out onto the field to take on the Baylor Bears at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders leads his team out onto the field to take on the Baylor Bears at Folsom Field in Boulder on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado fans swarm the field after the Buffs defeated the Baylor Bears 38-31 in overtime at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Travis Hunter (12) forces a fumble from Baylor Bears running back Dominic Richardson (21) in overtime, ending the game at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Buffaloes won 38-31. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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The Colorado Buffaloes beat the Baylor Bears after an improbable last second desperation touchdown pass to force overtime at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Buffaloes scored on their opening overtime possession and forced a Bears fumble to win the game.


















