Stanford Cardinal football defeated the Colorado Buffaloes 46-43 in double overtime on October 13, 2023 at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado. The game was a wild back-and-forth affair, with both teams leading by at least 21 points at different times.
Colorado got off to a hot start, scoring 29 unanswered points in the first half. The Buffaloes were led by quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who threw for 200 yards and two touchdowns in the half. Running back Deuce Vaughn also had a big first half, rushing for 100 yards and a touchdown.
Stanford came out of the halftime break with a renewed sense of purpose. The Cardinal scored 21 unanswered points in the third quarter to tie the game at 29-29. Stanford was led by quarterback Tanner McKee, who threw for 150 yards and two touchdowns in the quarter. Wide receiver Michael Wilson also had a big third quarter, catching five passes for 100 yards and a touchdown.
Colorado took back the lead in the fourth quarter on a field goal, but Stanford answered with a touchdown of their own to tie the game at 36-36 with just over two minutes remaining in regulation. Colorado had a chance to win the game in regulation, but their field goal attempt was blocked.
The game went to overtime, and both teams scored touchdowns in the first overtime period. In the second overtime period, Stanford scored a field goal and Colorado failed to score, giving Stanford the victory.
Stanford’s comeback was the biggest in program history. The Cardinal trailed by 29 points in the first half, but they managed to come back and win the game in double overtime.
The game was a wild and exciting affair, and it was one of the best college football games of the season. Both teams played their hearts out, and the fans were treated to a truly unforgettable spectacle.
Here is a more detailed account of the game:
First Quarter
Colorado started the game with the ball, and they marched down the field for a touchdown on their opening drive. Sanders threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jordyn Tyson to give the Buffaloes a 7-0 lead.
Stanford went three-and-out on their first drive, and Colorado got the ball back. The Buffaloes added to their lead with a field goal, making it 10-0.
Stanford finally got on the board late in the first quarter with a field goal. The Cardinal trailed 10-3 at the end of the first quarter.
Second Quarter
Colorado continued to dominate in the second quarter. The Buffaloes scored two more touchdowns in the quarter to take a 29-0 lead.
Stanford struggled to move the ball on offense in the second quarter. The Cardinal had just 14 yards of total offense in the quarter.
Third Quarter
Stanford came out of the halftime break with a renewed sense of purpose. The Cardinal scored 21 unanswered points in the third quarter to tie the game at 29-29.
Stanford’s comeback was sparked by a big play from McKee. The Cardinal quarterback threw a 75-yard touchdown pass to Wilson to cut Colorado’s lead to 29-22.
Stanford scored again later in the quarter on a touchdown run by running back E.J. Smith. The Cardinal tied the game at 29-29 with just over a minute remaining in the third quarter.
Fourth Quarter
Colorado took back the lead in the fourth quarter on a field goal. However, Stanford answered with a touchdown of their own to tie the game at 36-36 with just over two minutes remaining in regulation.
Colorado had a chance to win the game in regulation, but their field goal attempt was blocked. The game went to overtime.
Overtime
Both teams scored touchdowns in the first overtime period. Colorado scored on a touchdown run by Vaughn, and Stanford scored on a touchdown pass from McKee to Wilson.
In the second overtime period, Stanford scored a field goal and Colorado failed to score, giving Stanford the victory.
Conclusion
Stanford’s comeback victory over Colorado was one of the most exciting games of the college football season. The Cardinal trailed by 29 points in the first half, but they managed to come back and win the game in double overtime.
Stanford’s quarterback, Tanner McKee, had a huge game. He threw for 350 yards and five touchdowns. Wide receiver Michael Wilson also had a big