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Colorado Tops No. 14 Houston 42-32 for First Top-15 Win Since 2007
Buffaloes rally late to notch rare ranked victory and move closer to bowl eligibility
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Comeback Fuels Victory
Colorado trailed by 13 points late in the first half before scoring 28 unanswered points to pull away. The team finished with 466 total yards, including 249 on the ground, which marked the most in the current era. Four touchdowns covered 32 yards or longer as the offense broke through against a strong opponent defense.
Rushing Attack Stands Out
The Buffaloes recorded five rushing touchdowns for the first time since 2020. Long runs included a 67-yard score, a 38-yard burst and a 32-yard run. A 14-yard quarterback keeper added another score after a change at the position late in the third quarter.
Program Context
The win improved Colorado to 4-6 overall and 2-5 in conference play. The team must finish the season with victories in its final two games to reach bowl eligibility. Houston fell to 7-3 overall and 4-3 in the league after the loss.
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