Sanders’ Buffs Upset Houston, Secure Bowl
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Colorado coach Deion Sanders pulled off an upset win at home against Houston Friday night. Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes defeated No. 14 Houston 42‑32, improving their record to 4‑6. The victory was Colorado’s first against a Top‑15 team since 2007 and keeps their bowl game hopes alive. Fans stormed the field for the second consecutive home game following the comeback win. Sanders said, “God they were resilient,” after the team fell behind 20‑7 in the second quarter but came storming back to take a 35‑20 lead in the third. The win quieted questions about Sanders’ job security and kept his postseason bowl hopes alive with two winnable games left.
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Timeline
- On January 1 2007 Colorado first Top‑fifteen win since 2007.
- On November 13 2023 Buffaloes upset Houston 42-32 at Folsom Field.
- On November 13 2023 Fans stormed field after victory.
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: College football fans celebrate unexpected victory Possible long-term US impact: Potential bowl eligibility for Colorado Most affected groups: Colorado students and alumni Reader priority: Sports enthusiasts
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