Deion Sanders shows exceptional sportsmanship after win over Baylor

In a thrilling game in Boulder, Colorado pulled off a dramatic overtime victory over Baylor, winning 38-31 on Saturday night in its return to the Big 12. The Buffaloes stunned the Bears with a Hail Mary touchdown to force overtime, then pulled off the victory by stopping Baylor inches short of a game-tying touchdown. The victory sent chaos down the field, with fans rushing onto the turf to celebrate the incredible victory.

The chaos began after a controversial call on Baylor’s final play in overtime, which was initially ruled a fumble out of the back of the end zone, giving Colorado the win. As officials reviewed the call, fans stormed the field, forcing security to intervene and clear the crowd. When the call was upheld, confirming Colorado’s victory, chaos resumed. Amid the confusion, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders was unable to meet with Baylor head coach Dave Aranda for the traditional postgame handshake.

“I want to apologize to Baylor for the way we stormed the field,” Sanders said after the game. “I didn’t get a chance to shake Coach Aranda’s hand, but I tried to wait near the locker room to meet him. It’s unprofessional and I wanted to show him respect.”

Coach Prime saw that firsthand when he tried to reach Aranda after the crowd began leaving Folsom Field. He came out of the locker room and spent about 25 minutes trying to locate the Bears coach.

The game itself was a remarkable display of resilience for Colorado, which trailed by two touchdowns in the second quarter. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders connected on a 43-yard Hail Mary to wide receiver LaJonhtay Wester to send the game into overtime. After Colorado scored in overtime, Baylor’s Dominic Richardson was nearing the goal line when Travis Hunter forced a fumble that sealed the victory.

The win improves Colorado’s record to 3-1, matching its 2023 win total. For Deion Sanders, the 14-point comeback was the biggest of his coaching career. Despite the chaos, Sanders was proud of his team’s efforts, expressing optimism about their progress as they inch closer to bowl eligibility.