Colorado was not going to let a field goal decide Thursday’s thriller against Georgia Tech.
The Buffaloes looked headed for a loss as the Yellow Jackets set themselves up for a potential game-winning field goal with seconds left at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. With his team trailing 14-13, Georgia Tech kicker Aiden Birr lined up for a 45-yard kick with a chance to send the fans home happy.
Instead, Colorado cornerback Boo Carter became the hero. Carter exploded off the edge just as the ball was snapped and blocked Birr’s attempt, sealing a 14-13 win for the Buffaloes.
BOO CARTER BLOCKS THE KICK FOR THE WIN 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/1y0CRn4zVz
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Colorado took their first lead of the second half in the final minute of the contest when quarterback Julian Lewis found tight end Charlie Williams for a 20-yard touchdown.
COLORADO. JULIAN LEWIS. COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS BACK.
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THE BUFFS TAKE THE LEAD WITH 37 SECS LEFT 🤯 pic.twitter.com/5Fpg3ht5bm
Carter made sure that Colorado’s touchdown with 37 seconds left stood as the final scoring play of the game.
