Boo Carter didn’t just block a field goal as time expired against Georgia Tech, he blocked away a whole mess of special teams blunders and snagged Colorado a wild 14-13 victory. Aidan Birr’s potential game-winner for Georgia Tech got stuffed on the very last play, turning what looked like a sure loss into a massive W for the Buffaloes. Talk about a gut punch to Georgia Tech after JuJu Lewis had just hit Charlie Williams for a go-ahead touchdown with only 37 seconds left on the clock. Georgia Tech got right into field goal position, but Carter said “nope” to that.
Special Teams: From Disaster Zone to Heroics
Let’s be real, Colorado’s special teams were a full-blown nightmare before Carter’s heroics. We’re talking a shanked punt, giving up a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, and even having a game-tying field goal blocked in the fourth quarter itself. It was a disastrous showing, especially considering how much better Colorado looked up front compared to last year. But football’s a crazy game, and just when you think you’ve seen it all, Carter steps up. His block wasn’t just a single play; it was a total redemption arc for a unit that had been letting everyone down all night. You gotta love that grit, right?
New Offensive Vibe and Lewis’s Clutch Moment
This Colorado team looked like it had a completely different vibe up front. They were running the ball and it was working, which is a huge shift after averaging only 3.5 yards a carry in 2025. Brennan Marion, their new offensive coordinator, saw his guys rush for 183 yards and convert over 40% of their third downs in his first game. Remember, they only hit over 183 rushing yards once all of last season. Even with JuJu Lewis going 14-of-27 for 124 yards and a touchdown, 60 of those yards came on that final drive. His best throw of the night? That go-ahead touchdown pass to Williams. It was a clutch moment from a player Colorado is clearly committed to as their starter of the future, despite sitting out the end of last season and a new NCAA rule changing things up.
What This Wild Win Means for Coach Prime
This isn’t just any win; it’s a huge one for Coach Prime and his Buffaloes, especially after Georgia Tech beat them to open the 2025 season. Colorado went 3-9 last year, losing their final five games, so starting off with a dramatic comeback win like this? That’s different. If Lewis’s brilliant throw to Williams is a taste of what’s to come, then Colorado should absolutely be a much better team than what we saw a season ago. They’re on the road next week; we’ll see if they can build on this momentum. This team just showed they know how to battle to the final whistle, and that’s something to look forward to.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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