November 29th 2024.
As Colorado faced off against Oklahoma State in a highly anticipated Big 12 showdown, there were a few key takeaways from the Buffs' dominant 52-0 victory. The first being their impressive defensive rebound. Just a week prior, the defense had struggled against Kansas, giving up over 300 rushing yards and three touchdowns. However, they were able to bounce back and shut out the Cowboys, holding them to under 100 yards of total offense until the last five minutes of the game. Coach Prime, who was less than thrilled with their performance against Kansas, was surely pleased with their strong showing against Oklahoma State. This shutout marked the first for the Buffs in either overall or league play since their victory over Arizona in October of 2021. It was also their first shutout in Big 12 play since 2002.
Another notable aspect of the game was the breaking of receiving records by CU's talented wide receivers. Travis Hunter's 13th touchdown catch of the season set a new single-season record for the Buffs, while LaJohntay Wester also contributed with two touchdowns of his own. This marked the first time in program history that two receivers had double-digit scoring grabs in the same season. Hunter surpassed Nelson Spruce's previous record of 12 touchdowns, while Wester tied for fourth all-time with 10 touchdowns, alongside Paul Richardson's record in 2013.
It was evident that the Oklahoma State Cowboys were not fully invested in this game. With a holiday weekend, early morning kickoff, and cold temperatures, it seemed like they were not fully committed to playing. This lack of enthusiasm was evident in their performance, as they seemed more interested in fighting than playing. There was even a minor altercation between CU's Shedeur Sanders and OSU's Justin Wright, with some of his teammates coming to his defense. However, order was quickly restored, and the game continued without further incident.
Travis Hunter continued to make history, becoming the first Buffs player since 1937 to record over 1,000 total yards and four interceptions in a single season. This impressive feat has only been achieved by one other player in CU's history, Byron "Whizzer" White. In an interesting bit of trivia, White was also a Heisman Trophy finalist that year, although he ultimately lost to a halfback from Yale, Clint Frank. White went on to become a Supreme Court Justice, while Frank founded his own advertising agency.
Overall, it was a dominant performance by the Buffs, who proved to be the better team on both sides of the ball. With this win, they solidified their place as a top contender in the Big 12 and potentially even the country. Want more sports news? Don't forget to sign up for the Sports Omelette to get all the latest analysis on Denver's teams.
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