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Travis Hunter Sets TD Record as Colorado Blanks Oklahoma State 45-0

Nov 29, 2024, 05:50 PM

Colorado's Travis Hunter delivered a stellar performance in the Buffaloes' dominating 45-0 victory over Oklahoma State on November 29, 2024. Hunter opened the game with an interception on the Cowboys' opening drive, setting a strong defensive tone. He then caught two touchdown passes from quarterback Shedeur Sanders, bringing his season total to 13 and setting a new Colorado single-season record, surpassing the previous mark held since 2014. His first touchdown catch tied the record with 12 touchdowns, and the second broke it. Shedeur Sanders was exceptional, completing his first 11 passes for 84 yards and two touchdowns in the first quarter, leading Colorado to a 21-0 lead. He extended his streak to 48 consecutive games with a touchdown pass and threw his 60th touchdown pass as a Buffalo, tying for third-most in school history. Sanders also surpassed the school's single-season passing yards record set in 1996. The Buffaloes' defense dominated, limiting Oklahoma State to 21 yards on 22 plays at one point and recording multiple sacks, including one by BJ Green II, who increased his season total to 7.5 sacks. Kicker Alejandro Mata contributed with a 33-yard field goal, his 10th consecutive make, tying the school record. A 14-yard interception return for a touchdown by DJ McKinney, a former Oklahoma State player, highlighted the defensive effort. With this victory, Colorado kept their hopes alive for a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game and the College Football Playoff. The win also bolstered the Heisman Trophy campaigns of both Hunter and Sanders, with Hunter's dual-threat performance and Sanders' record-breaking achievements enhancing their candidacies.