BYU Dominates Colorado 36-14 in Alamo Bowl, Sacks Shedeur Sanders Four Times

Dec 29, 2024, 03:08 AM

BYU dominated Colorado in the 2024 Valero Alamo Bowl, securing a 36-14 victory in front of a sold-out crowd of 64,261 fans. The Cougars, finishing the season with an 11-2 record, showcased their prowess across all three phases of the game. BYU's defense was particularly effective, sacking Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders four times and intercepting him twice. Offensively, running back LJ Martin was a standout, rushing for 88 yards and scoring two touchdowns. Special teams also played a crucial role, with Parker Kingston returning a punt 64 yards for a touchdown. Despite efforts from Colorado's Travis Hunter, who caught a 43-yard touchdown pass, the Buffaloes struggled to gain momentum, finishing with only 210 yards of total offense. The win marked BYU's fifth bowl victory in the last seven postseason appearances and their 13th season with 11 or more wins, while Colorado ended the season with a 9-4 record, despite having a Heisman winner on their roster.