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In a stunning turn of events at Folsom Field, the Colorado Buffaloes toppled No. 14 Houston 42-32 on Nov. 13, 2026, securing the most significant victory of head coach Deion Sanders' tenure. The win surpasses previous upsets over No. 17 TCU in 2023 and No. 22 Iowa State last season, making Houston the highest-ranked opponent Colorado has defeated under Sanders.
Buffaloes Tune Out Doubters
Despite entering the game as underdogs and having suffered a lopsided 36-20 loss to Houston and coach Willie Fritz the previous season, Colorado remained unfazed by external skepticism. Sanders praised the team's resilience and the fans' unwavering support in his postgame comments. "I'm really, really thankful that the young fan base don't listen to the foolishness," Sanders said. "They don't go online and go back-and-forth with an idiot who's never been in the stadium. Because they come here and it was wonderful with the way they took over the field at the conclusion of the game. It was like we just won the Super Bowl." He also commended the fans, adding, "This fan base is un-darn believable."
Ground Game Powers Comeback
Offensive coordinator Brennan Marion's rushing attack, which had faced criticism in recent weeks, proved pivotal in erasing a 20-7 deficit. Running back Richard Young ignited the rally with a 38-yard run, followed by DeKalon Taylor's 67-yard scamper. Jaquail Smith then gave Colorado the lead for good with a 32-yard touchdown burst, and even third-string quarterback Kanael Sweetwyne contributed a 14-yard scoring run. The ground game's resurgence silenced doubters and demonstrated the team's faith in its rushing strategy.
Wilson's Grit Inspires Team
Quarterback Isaac Wilson, despite enduring a season marred by costly mistakes, showcased his toughness by returning from a brief injury to lead a final scoring drive that sealed the victory. Sanders lauded Wilson's fighting spirit: "We love the fact that he's a fighter, he's tough and he wants it. The kid's respond to him and he's going to try his best to make the play." Wilson's resilience not only won over his teammates and fans but also kept Colorado's bowl aspirations alive—the Buffaloes need to win out to secure a postseason berth.
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