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Colorado Stuns No. 14 Houston 42-32 for First Top-15 Win Since 2007

Colorado scored 28 unanswered points, ran for 249 yards and five touchdowns, and beat No. 14 Houston 42-32 at Folsom Field for its first win over an AP Top-15 team since 2007.

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1 day ago

November 14, 2026

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Colorado Buffaloes running back DeKalon Taylor (22) carries the ball against Houston at Folsom Field in Boulder, Nov. 13, 2026

Colorado Buffaloes running back DeKalon Taylor carries the ball against the Houston Cougars at Folsom Field, Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Silas Hergert/BuffStampede)

Colorado scored 28 unanswered points after falling behind 20-7, ran for 249 yards and five touchdowns, and stunned No. 14 Houston 42-32 on Friday night at Folsom Field for the program’s first win over an AP Top-15 team since 2007.

Houston built its lead behind a 27-yard field goal by Jonathan Dimas, an 8-yard touchdown run by Makhi Hughes, a 4-yard touchdown pass from Conner Weigman to Amare Thomas and a career-long 52-yard field goal by Dimas that made it 20-7 with 2:36 left in the first half.

Colorado answered in a rush. Richard Young finished a 94-yard drive with a 38-yard touchdown run, DeKalon Taylor took a pitch from Isaac Wilson 67 yards for a touchdown, and JaQuail Smith scored on a 32-yard run 15 seconds before halftime to give the Buffaloes a 21-20 lead they never lost.

Wilson threw a 52-yard touchdown pass to Joseph Williams in the third quarter after Randon Fontenette forced a Weigman fumble, and freshman Kaneal Sweetwyne scored on a 14-yard run on his first career snap to make it 35-20. Houston closed within 35-26 on Weigman’s 22-yard touchdown pass to Patrick Overmyer, but Young capped an 11-play, 75-yard drive with a 2-yard touchdown run with 3:59 left. Weigman’s 4-yard touchdown pass to Trent Walker with 1:51 remaining finished the scoring, and Colorado recovered the onside kick.

Young ran for 99 yards and two touchdowns to lead a Colorado ground game that produced its best rushing output of the Deion Sanders era. Wilson completed 17 of 25 passes for 217 yards and a touchdown, and Williams caught five passes for 80 yards and a score. The Buffaloes (4-6, 2-5 Big 12) must beat Cincinnati on Nov. 21 and UCF on Nov. 28 to reach bowl eligibility, and fans stormed the field after the program’s biggest win under Sanders.

Weigman completed 26 of 42 passes for 272 yards and three touchdowns for Houston (7-3, 4-3), Hughes ran for 106 yards and a touchdown, and Overmyer caught nine passes for 116 yards and a score. The loss is a major blow to the Cougars’ College Football Playoff hopes.

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Benedict Rallies From 24 Points Down to Beat Kentucky State 52-45 in Overtime and Win the SIAC Championship

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40 minutes ago

November 15, 2026

KJ Butler

A Benedict receiver in a purple jersey leaps high above a Kentucky State defender to catch the football during the SIAC Championship game.

A Benedict receiver climbs above a Kentucky State defender to pull down a catch during the Tigers' 52-45 overtime win over Kentucky State in the SIAC Championship. Photo by KJ Butler.

Benedict College is a champion again. The Tigers came back from 24 points down on Saturday in Columbia, beating Kentucky State 52-45 in overtime to win the SIAC Championship, the third conference title in program history, and the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA Division II playoffs came with it.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — November 14, 2026

What started as a competitive conference championship matchup turned into an unforgettable day at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium, as Benedict College delivered a remarkable comeback to defeat Kentucky State 52-45 in overtime, capturing its third conference football championship in program history.

With the SIAC Championship on the line, both teams came out ready to compete. The opening quarter featured an evenly matched battle, with both offenses finding opportunities while the defenses worked to establish control. Benedict struck first, taking a 14-7 lead into the second quarter.

Kentucky State Takes Over

However, the momentum quickly shifted in favor of Kentucky State.

The Thorobreds delivered a dominant second quarter, outscoring Benedict 17-0 before continuing their offensive surge in the third. Kentucky State eventually built a 24-point lead after putting together 31 unanswered points, leaving the Tigers with a mountain to climb.

The Comeback

But Benedict wasn’t ready to surrender its championship hopes.

Benedict's quarterback in a purple No. 3 jersey leaps over a diving Kentucky State defender while carrying the football. — *Benedict’s quarterback hurdles a diving Kentucky State tackler as the Tigers rally in the SIAC Championship. Photo by KJ Butler.*

The Tigers found another gear in the fourth quarter, putting together a furious comeback and scoring 24 points in the final period to pull even at 45-45. After trailing by as many as 24 points, Benedict had turned what appeared to be a comfortable Kentucky State victory into a championship thriller.

A Wild Final Minute

The final minute of regulation brought even more drama.

With approximately one minute remaining, Kentucky State punted the ball to Benedict, but the Tigers muffed the return, giving the Thorobreds another opportunity to steal the game. Kentucky State moved into position to score, but Benedict’s defense came up with a crucial stop, keeping the Thorobreds out of the end zone.

Benedict's No. 13 in a purple jersey leaps to catch the football with two Kentucky State defenders closing in and fans behind the sideline wall. — *Benedict’s No. 13 pulls down a catch between two Kentucky State defenders during the championship game. Photo by KJ Butler.*

With Kentucky State out of timeouts, clock management became critical. A delay-of-game penalty with nine seconds remaining resulted in a 10-second runoff, sending the game into overtime. The sequence proved costly for the Thorobreds, as a late-game miscommunication and clock-management mishap ended their opportunity to attempt a field goal before regulation expired.

Overtime Decides It

One more possession would determine the championship.

In overtime, Benedict wasted little time making its opportunity count. Quarterback Glenn Foreman connected with Demetris McKelvey on a touchdown pass, giving the Tigers the advantage and putting the pressure squarely on Kentucky State.

Two Benedict defenders collide with a Kentucky State ball carrier in the end zone, knocking the carrier's helmet into the air, with the Benedict band in the background. — *Benedict’s defense delivers a hit that knocks a Kentucky State helmet loose in the end zone during the SIAC Championship. Photo by KJ Butler.*

The Thorobreds were unable to match the score, and Benedict’s sideline erupted in celebration.

After overcoming a 24-point deficit, surviving a dramatic final minute, and finishing the job in overtime, the Tigers walked away with a 52-45 victory and their third conference football championship in program history.

At Charlie W. Johnson Stadium, fans witnessed a comeback that will forever be remembered.

What Is Next

Benedict’s season rolls on into the NCAA Division II playoffs. The SIAC championship carries the conference’s automatic bid, and the Tigers entered the weekend as the No. 1 team in Super Region Two. Benedict learns its first-round opponent at the NCAA Division II selection show on Sunday, November 15 at 6 p.m. ET, with first-round games set for Saturday, November 21.

Kentucky State’s season is not finished either. The Thorobreds close at 8-3 after their first SIAC title game appearance since 2016, and they are expected to land an at-large playoff berth when the bracket is revealed on Sunday night. If their name is called, their first-round game is also Saturday, November 21.