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Colorado pulls off incredible win after last-second Hail Mary to force overtime, Baylor fumble at goal line
Colorado still loves prime time (no pun intended), even in the Big 12.
The Buffaloes pulled off an incredible win after a wild sequence of events against Baylor, coming away with a 38-31 overtime victory in their first Big 12 matchup since 2010.
After Baylor missed a 45-yard field goal to go up two possessions, Colorado had one more chance with 2:19 left, and they pulled out a miracle.
Omarion Miller #4 of the Colorado Buffaloes celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Baylor Bears at Folsom Field on September 21, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. (Andrew Wevers/Getty Images)
In the closing seconds, Shedeur Sanders found a wide-open Will Sheppard inside the five-yard line, but it was dropped – however, on the next play (the final of regulation), Sanders, rolling out to his left, again went for the end zone, and this one was caught by LaJohntay Webster as time expired – the ensuing PAT was good, forcing the game into overtime.
Baylor won the overtime coin toss and opted to play defense. It didn’t matter much to Colorado, though, as Micah Welch scored from a yard out on the Buffs’ seventh play of the drive to go up, 38-31.
Baylor got to the two-yard line thanks to thunderous running, but two-way superstar Travis Hunter forced a Dominic Richardson fumble right at the goal line – the ball went through the back of the end zone, resulting in a game-ending touchback.
Colorado fans rushed the field while the play was under review, but they ultimately did not become the next “band on the field.”
Dominic Richardson #21 of the Baylor Bears fumbles the ball to lose during overtime against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on September 21, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado. (Andrew Wevers/Getty Images)
Colorado allowed a 100-yard kickoff return for a score and another long touchdown to trail 24-10 at one point, but they found the end zone before the end of the first half to cut their deficit in half.
The Buffs stopped Baylor on a 4th and inches midway through the third quarter, putting a stop to facing yet another two-possession deficit. After both teams exchanged punts, Sanders found Hunter on two long plays to get inside the 10-yard line; two plays later, the game was tied at 24 after Welch punched one into the end zone for his first score of the game.
Colorado Buffaloes running back Micah Welch (29) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the second half against the Baylor Bears at Folsom Field. (Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images)
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The Colorado defense continued to stand on its head, but as Deion Sanders opted not to try a 52-yard field goal, his son was sacked on a 4th and 8 from Baylor’s 35-yard line. The Bears took over with just over nine minutes to go, and it took them eight plays to get into the end zone, as Sawyer Robertson found Hal Presley for a 24-yard score.
Sanders was sacked on Colorado’s first two plays of the ensuing drive for a combined loss of 21 yards (he was sacked seven times in the second half), thus eventually forcing a punt from their own end zone. That gave Baylor decent field position, but their 45-yard field goal was wide right, which led to Colorado’s overtime-forcing drive.
Sanders was 25-for-41 through the air for 341 yards and two touchdowns, while also running in for a score. Hunter, the defensive hero, also led the way with seven receptions for 130 yards, again playing in over 100 snaps.
Travis Hunter #12 of the Colorado Buffaloes runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Baylor Bears at Folsom Field on September 21, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado. (Andrew Wevers/Getty Images)
The game marked Colorado’s first Big 12 matchup in 14 years, after they had spent the previous 13 seasons in the Pac-12. They returned to the Big 12, though, after the dismantling of their previous conference.
Well, it’s a nice start for the new era.
Colorado Buffaloes fans celebrate as they storm the field after beating the Baylor Bears in overtime at Folsom Field on September 21, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado. (Andrew Wevers/Getty Images)
Colorado improved to 3-1 on the season with the wild victory, while Baylor dropped to 2-2.
The Buffaloes will head to UCF next week, while Baylor will host BYU.
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If the Super Bowl marks the end of the NFL season, WrestleMania is when WWE’s year is over.
There is no offseason in WWE, and when waves of departures hit the company, it hits harder than a Gunther knife-edge chop.
Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Dexter Lumis, Joe Gacy, and Nikki Cross appear during SmackDown at First Horizon Center in Savannah, Ga., on May 23, 2025. (Rich Freeda/WWE)
Fightful and BodySlam both reported several superstars who left WWE on Friday ahead of “Friday Night SmackDown.” Some wrestlers confirmed their departures on social media.
Those who left included: Alba Fyre, Aleister Black, Alex Shelley, Andre Chase, Apollo Crews, Bo Dallas, Chris Island, Chris Sabin, Dante Chen, Dexter Lumis, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Kairi Sane, Luca Crusifino, Malik Blade, Nikki Cross, Santos Escobar, Sirena Linton, Trill London, Tyra Mae Steele, Tyriek Igwe, Tyson Dupont, Zelina Vegas and Zoey Stark.
The WWE roster is loaded as it is with several NXT stars getting called up this week.
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Sol Ruca made her presence felt on Raw on Monday when she challenged women’s champion Liv Morgan. The Fatal Influence faction of Jacy Jayne, Lainey Reid and Fallon Henley took aim at the women’s tag team division on SmackDown on Friday. Ricky Saints and Blake Monroe also had vignettes for their upcoming appearances.
Meanwhile, former NXT champion Oba Femi has been on main WWE programming for the last few weeks and beat Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42.
Kairi Sane enters the ring during Monday Night RAW at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., on April 13, 2026. (Rich Freeda/WWE)
Aleister Black and Zelina Vega make their way to the ring during SmackDown at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 3, 2026. (Craig Melvin/WWE)
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It’s not the end of the road for any of the recent departures. Several former WWE stars have made waves elsewhere. Some have even returned over the course of time.
Pitching coach Gus Rico was having dinner on Thursday when head coach Matt Mowry of Birmingham High complimented him on closer Aidan Martinez recording all seven of his outs on strikeouts.
“I had no idea,” Rico said. “Everything is a blur when I’m calling pitches.”
Martinez is throwing some blurs these days after returning this season following Tommy John surgery in June 2024. He touched 92 mph with his fastball and has been improving each week, getting better command and walking fewer batters. He has 28 strikeouts in 15 innings and three saves.
Birmingham is one game behind El Camino Real in the West Valley League standings going into showdown week, playing El Camino Real on Wednesday at on the road and Friday at home. The Patriots need a sweep to have a chance at their first league title under Mowry, who prefers winning City titles.
With Martinez throwing so well, it would be a good strategy for opposing teams to make sure they are leading going into the last two innings.
“He’s got a bright future,” Rico said.
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Earlier this month, Michigan defeated UConn in the NCAA men’s basketball national championship game.
Shortly after the Wolverines captured the program’s first title since 1989, Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. announced he would enter the NBA Draft.
Despite declaring for the NBA Draft, Johnson has maintained his NCAA eligibility throughout the process. However, he has until May 27 to withdraw if he plans to return for his junior season.
Johnson played for Illinois during the 2024-25 season before transferring to Michigan last offseason.
Michigan’s Morez Johnson Jr. walks on the court against UConn at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis April 6, 2026. (Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated)
After joining Michigan, Johnson quickly emerged as a key contributor, averaging the second-most points on the team. He also led the Wolverines in rebounding, averaging 7.3 per game.
Michigan head coach Dusty May eventually dubbed Johnson “The Enforcer” and “Junkyard Dog,” a nod to his tenacity on the defensive end. Johnson was named to the Big Ten’s All-Defensive Team.
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But Johnson’s offensive prowess didn’t take a back seat to his defensive strengths. His shooting from beyond the 3-point line showed improvement as the season progressed.
Morez Johnson Jr. of the Michigan Wolverines cuts down the net after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the 2026 NCAA national championship game in Indianapolis April 6, 2026. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Many early NBA projections gave Johnson a first-round grade. It’s unclear how much name, image and likeness (NIL) compensation he would command if he returns to Michigan or transfers elsewhere.
Johnson has been active on social media, interacting with teammates as they consider returning to Michigan for another championship push.
Morez Johnson Jr. of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates after scoring in the second half against the UConn Huskies during the 2026 NCAA national championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis April 6, 2026. (Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
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Michigan added a key piece this week, with Jalen Reed transferring from LSU, On3 reported. Reed was limited during the 2025-26 season by an Achilles injury.
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