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Colorado defeats No. 14 Houston 42-32, ending CFP hopes

Colorado defeated No. 14 Houston 42-32 at home, ending the Cougars' College Football Playoff hopes. It was Colorado's first win over a top-15 opponent since 2007.

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In brief

  • Colorado defeated No. 14 Houston 42-32 at home on Friday night.
  • The loss ended Houston's College Football Playoff hopes.
  • It was Colorado's first win over a top-15 opponent since 2007.
  • Richard Young rushed for 99 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries.

Colorado defeats No. 14 Houston 42-32, ending CFP hopes

Colorado defeated No. 14 Houston 42-32 at home on Friday night, ending the Cougars' College Football Playoff hopes.

The Game

Houston entered the game with a 7-2 record and an outside chance at the CFP. Its only other losses had been at the hands of No. 2 Utah and No. 12 Texas Tech, both on the road.

Houston opened the game by scoring on its first four possessions to go up 20-7, but Colorado responded with 28 straight points between the second and third quarter. Colorado took a 35-20 lead on a Kaneal Sweetyne touchdown run.

Houston got a touchdown back in the fourth quarter, but a failed two-point conversion kept it a two-score game. Colorado then made it a three-score game with an 11-play, 75-yard drive culminating in a Richard Young touchdown run.

Key Statistics

Colorado combined for 249 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns on 39 carries. Richard Young had 21 carries, 99 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Isaac Wilson was 17-for-25 with 217 yards, a passing touchdown and an interception. The Cougars outgained Colorado 477-466, but a pair of costly turnovers and bad timing put the game out of reach.

Significance

It is Colorado's first win over a top-15 opponent since 2007, when it knocked over No. 3 Oklahoma. The win is the biggest of Deion Sanders' tenure as Colorado head coach, and could be the prime argument for him keeping his job after this season. There had been talk of Sanders being on the hot seat after the team fell to 3-6.

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Questions readers ask

Who did Colorado defeat and what was the final score?
Colorado defeated No. 14 Houston with a final score of 42-32.
What was the impact of this game on Houston's season?
The loss ended the Cougars' College Football Playoff hopes.
How did Colorado overcome an early deficit in the game?
Houston opened with a 20-7 lead, but Colorado responded with 28 straight points between the second and third quarter to take a 35-20 lead.
What are the key statistics for Colorado's offense in this game?
Colorado combined for 249 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns on 39 carries, while quarterback Isaac Wilson was 17-for-25 with 217 passing yards.
Why is this win significant for head coach Deion Sanders?
It is the biggest win of Sanders' tenure and could be the prime argument for him keeping his job after the team had fallen to 3-6.

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