Colorado Buffaloes Stumble as Sun Devils Ignite in Fourth Quarter Surge

The Colorado Buffaloes faced a challenging encounter at Folsom Field, falling to the Arizona State Sun Devils with a score of 42-17. This result leaves the Buffaloes with a record of 3-8, while the Sun Devils improve to 8-3.

First Quarter

The game kicked off with promise for the Buffs as they managed to secure an early lead. Omarion Miller's touchdown reception was a highlight, showcasing his ability to find space and capitalize on opportunities. The Buffs' defense also held strong initially, limiting Arizona State's scoring chances and ending the quarter ahead.

Second Quarter

As the second quarter unfolded, momentum began shifting towards the Sun Devils. Despite efforts from players like Dallan Hayden who contributed significantly on offense with his rushing touchdown, Colorado struggled to maintain their defensive composure. The Sun Devils capitalized on this shift by adding points through both passing and rushing plays.

Third Quarter

In an attempt to regain control in the third quarter, Colorado's Julian Lewis demonstrated resilience under pressure by completing several key passes that kept drives alive. However, despite these efforts and Shaun Myers' notable performance in defense including a sack that momentarily stalled Arizona State’s advances, it wasn't enough to prevent them from extending their lead further.

Fourth Quarter

The final quarter saw Arizona State unleash their full offensive arsenal. With three touchdowns scored during this period alone, they effectively sealed their victory over Colorado. The Buffs’ defense was unable to contain this late surge despite John Slaughter’s interception which briefly halted one of ASU’s drives.

This game serves as an important reflection point for what went wrong for Colorado Buffaloes throughout this season—highlighting areas needing improvement such as maintaining defensive intensity across all quarters and minimizing penalties which cost them crucial yardage during pivotal moments.

Looking ahead in our post-game report Colorado Buffaloes will travel next week for another tough matchup against Kansas State Wildcats at Bill Snyder Family Stadium scheduled on November 29th at 1:00 PM EST where fans can catch all action live via major sports networks or streaming platforms online!

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