Shedeur Sanders led Colorado to a 31-26 win against FCS powerhouse North Dakota State, demonstrating his exceptional passing skills and grit. Sanders passed for 445 yards and four touchdowns, three of which went to star Travis Hunter, as the Buffaloes opened their second season with a hard-fought victory on Thursday night. Despite the win, Colorado withstood a tough fight from the Bison, who kept the game close until the closing seconds.
The Buffaloes seemed to have secured the victory until Sanders scrambled and attempted a long pass on third-and-8, earning a pass interference penalty that gave Colorado a critical first down with 1:41 remaining. However, an unexpected choice to pass on first down left time on the clock, giving North Dakota State one more chance. With 31 seconds left, the Bison recovered possession, and Tyler Terhark received quarterback Cam Miller's desperation throw from his own 47-yard line as time expired, falling four yards short of a possible game-winning touchdown.
North Dakota State's cautious approach kept Sanders and Colorado's dynamic attack on the sidelines for the most of the first half. However, while on the field, Sanders wasted little time, performing swift and successful drives. Jimmy Horn Jr. emerged as a prominent target, catching seven catches for 198 yards and one score, while Hunter grabbed seven for 132 yards. Hunter's spectacular 3-yard touchdown reception, during which he outmuscled a defender, gave the Buffaloes a 31-20 lead with 7:57 left. Despite playing both ways, Hunter consistently delivered game-changing efforts on both offense and defense.
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What NFL scouts say about Shedeur Sanders vs North Dakota State?
Sanders finished the night 26-of-34 with an interception and an excellent passer rating of 219.4. However, the Buffaloes' offensive was very similar to last year's, with a spectacular throwing assault overshadowing a restricted rushing game. Despite the fact that the new offensive line allowed just one sack, Sanders was regularly forced to prolong plays.
Colorado's defense is a work in progress under new coordinator Robert Livingston. The unit faltered at times, enabling Miller to score on a 20-yard rush to bring North Dakota State within five points late in the game. The Bison's last drive almost resulted in an upset, but Colorado's defense stood strong when it counted the most.
North Dakota State, headed by new head coach Tim Polasek, illustrated why it is ranked second in the FCS preseason polls. Miller was important in the Bison's 20-17 halftime lead, running for two touchdowns and throwing for another. Despite the defeat, North Dakota State's performance against an FBS opponent bolstered their image as a tough school, although they dropped to 9-5 all-time versus FBS teams, including 3-2 against Big 12 opponents.
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Shedeur Sanders led Colorado to a 31-26 win against FCS powerhouse North Dakota State, demonstrating his exceptional passing skills and grit. Sanders passed for 445 yards and four touchdowns, three of which went to star Travis Hunter, as the Buffaloes opened their second season with a hard-fought victory on Thursday night. Despite the win, Colorado withstood a tough fight from the Bison, who kept the game close until the closing seconds.
The Buffaloes seemed to have secured the victory until Sanders scrambled and attempted a long pass on third-and-8, earning a pass interference penalty that gave Colorado a critical first down with 1:41 remaining. However, an unexpected choice to pass on first down left time on the clock, giving North Dakota State one more chance. With 31 seconds left, the Bison recovered possession, and Tyler Terhark received quarterback Cam Miller's desperation throw from his own 47-yard line as time expired, falling four yards short of a possible game-winning touchdown.
North Dakota State's cautious approach kept Sanders and Colorado's dynamic attack on the sidelines for the most of the first half. However, while on the field, Sanders wasted little time, performing swift and successful drives. Jimmy Horn Jr. emerged as a prominent target, catching seven catches for 198 yards and one score, while Hunter grabbed seven for 132 yards. Hunter's spectacular 3-yard touchdown reception, during which he outmuscled a defender, gave the Buffaloes a 31-20 lead with 7:57 left. Despite playing both ways, Hunter consistently delivered game-changing efforts on both offense and defense.
Read Also : Which is the largest football club in Indonesia?
What NFL scouts say about Shedeur Sanders vs North Dakota State?
Sanders finished the night 26-of-34 with an interception and an excellent passer rating of 219.4. However, the Buffaloes' offensive was very similar to last year's, with a spectacular throwing assault overshadowing a restricted rushing game. Despite the fact that the new offensive line allowed just one sack, Sanders was regularly forced to prolong plays.
Colorado's defense is a work in progress under new coordinator Robert Livingston. The unit faltered at times, enabling Miller to score on a 20-yard rush to bring North Dakota State within five points late in the game. The Bison's last drive almost resulted in an upset, but Colorado's defense stood strong when it counted the most.
North Dakota State, headed by new head coach Tim Polasek, illustrated why it is ranked second in the FCS preseason polls. Miller was important in the Bison's 20-17 halftime lead, running for two touchdowns and throwing for another. Despite the defeat, North Dakota State's performance against an FBS opponent bolstered their image as a tough school, although they dropped to 9-5 all-time versus FBS teams, including 3-2 against Big 12 opponents.