Colorado shocked the football world last night, pulling off a 42-32 upset of #14 ranked Houston Cougars at Folsom Field in Boulder. Despite being outgained 151-13 in the first quarter, Colorado rallied with 14 points late in the 1st half to take a 21-20 lead at half. The offensive onslaught continued into the second half as the Buffaloes gashed the Cougars on the ground all night.
Nov 13, 2026; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Joseph Williams (8) sprints for the end zone in the second half of the game between the Houston Cougars and the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Derek Regensburger-Cal Sport Media
Nov 13, 2026; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes tight end Charlie Williams (87) gets upended by Houston Cougars defensive back Myles Rowser (21) in the second half of the game between the Houston Cougars and the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Derek Regensburger-Cal Sport Media
Nov 13, 2026; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Boo Carter (6) picks off a pass in front of Houston Cougars wide receiver Trent Walker (4) in the second half of the game between the Houston Cougars and the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Derek Regensburger-Cal Sport Media
Nov 13, 2026; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado fans cheer on their team in the second half of the game between the Houston Cougars and the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Derek Regensburger-Cal Sport Media
Nov 13, 2026; Boulder, CO, USA;Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Boo Carter (6) high steps his way to the end zone in the second half of the game between the Houston Cougars and the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Derek Regensburger-Cal Sport Media
Nov 13, 2026; Boulder, CO, USA; Houston Cougars tight end Patrick Overmyer (9) runs in a touchdown in the second half of the game between the Houston Cougars and the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Derek Regensburger-Cal Sport Media
Nov 13, 2026; Boulder, CO, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman (1) throws incomplete on a two-point try in the second half of the game between the Houston Cougars and the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Derek Regensburger-Cal Sport Media
Nov 13, 2026; Boulder, CO, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman (1)scrambles in the second half of the game between the Houston Cougars and the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Derek Regensburger-Cal Sport Media
Nov 13, 2026; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Cree Thomas (20) gets fired up before the game between the Houston Cougars and the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Derek Regensburger-Cal Sport Media
Nov 13, 2026; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes offensive lineman Larry Johnson III (53) blocks a Houston defender during the game between the Houston Cougars and the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Derek Regensburger-Cal Sport Media
Nov 13, 2026; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes running back Richard Young (9) races for the end zone during the game between the Houston Cougars and the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Derek Regensburger-Cal Sport Media
Nov 13, 2026; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes running back Richard Young (9) breaks the tackle of Houston Cougars defensive back Javion White (0) before the game between the Houston Cougars and the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Derek Regensburger-Cal Sport Media