The Colorado Buffaloes beat No. 14 Houston 42-32 on Friday night, giving Deion Sanders a slight reprieve from the hot seat.
Final: Colorado 42, Houston 32.
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this one - Deion Sanders' future at Colorado may have just taken a slight turn for the better after his team's big win over No. 14 Houston on Friday night.
The Buffaloes Finally Break Through
Colorado had been struggling all season, but they finally broke through against a stout Houston defense, scoring 28 straight points to seize control of the game.
The offense was explosive, with four touchdowns of 32 or more yards, and the team amassed 466 yards - including 249 on the ground, the most in the Sanders era at Colorado.
By the Numbers: Houston at Colorado
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 3 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 32 |
| Colorado | 0 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 42 |
Top 5 by yards
| # | Player | Team | Yards | Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conner Weigman | Houston Cougars | 301 | 272 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 29 rush yds, 0 TD |
| 2 | Isaac Wilson | Colorado Buffaloes | 242 | 217 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 25 rush yds, 0 TD |
| 3 | Makhi Hughes | Houston Cougars | 129 | 106 rush yds, 1 TD · 23 rec yds, 0 TD |
| 4 | Patrick Overmyer | Houston Cougars | 116 | 116 rec yds, 1 TD |
| 5 | Richard Young | Colorado Buffaloes | 99 | 99 rush yds, 2 TD |
Best on the night
- Conner Weigman (Houston Cougars): 272 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 29 rush yds, 0 TD
- Isaac Wilson (Colorado Buffaloes): 217 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 25 rush yds, 0 TD
- Makhi Hughes (Houston Cougars): 106 rush yds, 1 TD · 23 rec yds, 0 TD
Rough night
- Conner Weigman (Houston Cougars): 1 interception(s) thrown, 1 fumble(s) lost
- Isaac Wilson (Colorado Buffaloes): 1 interception(s) thrown
Isaac Wilson's Injury Raises Questions
But the win wasn't without its concerns. Isaac Wilson, who had been rolling for the Buffaloes, limped off with an injury in the third quarter and was replaced by Kaneal Sweetwyne, who scored on his first play.
Wilson returned to the game, but it seemed like a perplexing call when he was asked to try and pick up a fourth-and-3 in Houston territory. He was stopped, and the Cougars scored on the ensuing drive.
The Future of Deion Sanders
So what does this win mean for Deion Sanders' future at Colorado? The Buffaloes still need to win out to become bowl eligible, but this win gives them a slight reprieve from the hot seat. And let's be real - it's not like they're out of the woods yet.
Source: Google News
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