Buffaloes' Early Stampede Stalls as Cougars Claw Back at Folsom Field
First Quarter
The Colorado Buffaloes started strong against the BYU Cougars at Folsom Field, taking an early lead with a 14-3 advantage. The Buffs capitalized on their offensive momentum, with quarterback Kaidon Salter connecting for a touchdown pass. Dre'lon Miller was instrumental in this quarter, securing key receptions and contributing to the team's early success.
Second Quarter
In the second quarter, the Cougs began to find their rhythm. They managed to close the gap by scoring 7 points while keeping the Buffs scoreless. The Buffaloes' defense held firm but struggled to contain BYU's advancing offense. Despite several attempts, Colorado couldn't extend their lead before halftime.
Third Quarter
The third quarter saw both teams exchanging blows as they each added another touchdown to their tally. Kaidon Salter continued his dual-threat performance by adding a rushing touchdown for Colorado, showcasing his versatility on the field. However, BYU responded effectively with a well-executed drive that kept them within striking distance.
Fourth Quarter
In a dramatic fourth quarter turnaround, BYU's persistence paid off as they scored another 7 points while shutting out Colorado's offense completely. This late surge allowed them to edge past the Buffaloes and secure victory with a final score of 24-21 in favor of BYU.
Despite this setback for Colorado (2-3), there were notable performances worth mentioning in this post-game report Colorado Buffaloes fans would appreciate: Damon Greaves excelled in punting duties with an average of over 41 yards per punt and two inside-the-20 placements; Dre'lon Miller contributed significantly on offense; and Preston Hodge remained vigilant in defense throughout.
As part of our post-game report Colorado Buffaloes analysis reveals areas needing improvement before facing TCU Horned Frogs next week at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth on October 4th at 7:30 PM EDT—broadcast live on FOX—fans can anticipate adjustments from Coach Sanders based on his post-game reaction during recent interviews.
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