Colorado just landed three votes in the first AP Poll of the season, and honestly, if you saw that wild finish against Georgia Tech, you know those votes were earned through sheer, heart-stopping drama. Deion Sanders’ Buffaloes pulled off a gutsy win that went right down to the wire, and while it wasn’t always pretty, the W is on the board and they’re already getting some national recognition.
The Instant Classic Nobody Saw Coming
Man, Thursday’s game was an instant classic, no doubt about it. We saw Georgia Tech leading Colorado 10-7 as we barreled into the final quarter. The Buffs had a golden chance to tie things up with a field goal early in that fourth quarter, but then *bam*, it was blocked! Just when you thought the momentum was gone, Georgia Tech pushed their lead even further, knocking through another field goal to go up 13-7 with under two minutes left on the clock. You’re probably thinking the game’s over, right?
But Julian Lewis, the Colorado quarterback, said “not today.” He orchestrated a tremendous 75-yard drive, straight down the field, culminating in a Buffaloes touchdown. Talk about clutch! You’d think the drama would end there, but no. Colorado still needed a stop, and Georgia Tech put serious pressure on Sanders’ defense, marching themselves right into field goal range. This is where the legend of Boo Carter was born. He played the hero, stuffing the Yellow Jackets’ game-winning field goal attempt from 45 yards out. That block was everything! It sealed the win and sent the whole stadium into a frenzy. What a way to kick off the season!
Early Votes, Early Questions
So yeah, the Buffs got the win, and that’s a massive step in the right direction for Deion’s squad. Last season they only managed to beat *one* Power 4 team. They’ve already matched that in Week 1, which is a huge boost! But let’s be honest, there’s a ton of work to do, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Julian Lewis, despite that incredible game-winning drive, struggled to get things consistently going through the air. He finished with just 124 passing yards and one touchdown on 14-of-27 passing. That’s not the kind of production you want to see week in and week out.
Sanders gets the chance to make those crucial tune-ups this Saturday when the Buffaloes face Weber State. It’s hard to get a full read on how truly impressive this win was given it’s the very first game of the season, but we’re gonna learn a lot more soon. If Georgia Tech manages to upset a top-20 Tennessee team this Saturday, that Colorado win is going to look even more legit. For now, the Buffs are 1-0, they’ve got some early AP votes, and they’ve already given us an instant classic. They’ve got the momentum, but they gotta tighten up that offense if they want to keep climbing those rankings!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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