Did you SEE that? Colorado just pulled off a STUNNER in Atlanta, beating Georgia Tech 14-13 in a game that was absolutely out of control in the final minutes. Seriously, if you blinked, you missed the most insane ending of the early season. Down by a point with seconds ticking away, Buffaloes defensive back Boo Carter pulled off a game-saving block on Georgia Tech’s 45-yard field goal attempt as time ran out. What an absolutely wild way to kick off the year!
From Rockfight to Fireworks: The First Three Quarters
For most of the game, this one was a classic rockfight, low-scoring for 58 minutes and 20 seconds. Both teams had early chances in the first quarter that went nowhere. Georgia Tech’s kicker, Aidan Birr, missed a 35-yard field goal, and then Colorado drove all the way to the Yellow Jackets’ three-yard line only for DeKalon Taylor’s rush to fall a yard short on fourth-and-goal. The Buffs finally broke through first when running back Micah Welch punched it in from five yards out, taking advantage of a short field after forcing a three-and-out. But hold on a second! Georgia Tech’s Rakheem Smith immediately fired back with a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, tying it at seven. Georgia Tech then managed an impressive 92-yard drive, with quarterback Alberto Mendoza completing five passes for 83 yards, setting up Aidan Birr for a 22-yard field goal to take a 10-7 lead with 2:03 left in the first half. The third quarter was all defense, totally scoreless, setting the stage for one of the wildest fourth quarters you’ll see.
The Final 100 Seconds Were Pure Chaos
The fourth quarter started with more back-and-forth. Colorado put together a drive running the ball 12 times for 39 yards, but their 38-yard field goal attempt got blocked by Georgia Tech defensive tackle Shymeik Jones, who stands at 6’5″. Unbelievable! Georgia Tech then chewed up the clock, converting three third downs, including big passes from Mendoza to Jordan Allen for 21 yards and Kevin Roche Jr. for 16 yards. That monster drive ended with Birr’s second field goal of the game, a 29-yarder that put Georgia Tech up 13-7.
That’s when the real madness started. Colorado got the ball back with just 1:40 left in regulation, deep on their own 25-yard line, down by six. Quarterback Julian Lewis was clutch, hitting DeKalon Taylor for 17 yards and Joseph Williams for 16. Taylor also added a 16-yard rush, moving the chains before Lewis found Charlie Williams on a wheel route for a 20-yard touchdown pass with only 37 seconds remaining! Just like that, Colorado led 14-13. But Georgia Tech wasn’t done! Mendoza connected with Dalen Penson for a 42-yard crossing route, and a couple of three-yard plays got them to the Colorado 27-yard line with three seconds left. One last shot for Georgia Tech to win it, but Boo Carter said “NOPE,” swatting away the field goal attempt as time expired. What a win for Coach Prime’s squad!
Colorado is home next Saturday, September 12, to face Division I-FCS Weber State at 3:30 p.m. ET. Georgia Tech has another tough test, hosting No. 20 Tennessee at 7 p.m. ET. If this game is any indication, Colorado’s season is going to be a roller coaster, and we’re here for every single twist and turn!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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