Introduction
Colorado beat No. 14 Houston 42-32 on November 13, 2026. The game was played at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado. Folsom Field is the home of the Colorado Buffaloes. The Buffaloes are Colorado’s college football team.
This was a huge upset. An upset is when a weaker team beats a stronger team. Houston was ranked 14th in the country. Colorado had lost more games than it had won. Fans are searching for this game because it was such a big surprise.
What Happened
Colorado scored first, but Houston came back strong. Houston led 20-7 in the second quarter. Then Colorado scored 14 points in a row. Colorado led 21-20 at halftime. Halftime is the break in the middle of the game.
Colorado kept going in the second half. They scored the first 14 points after halftime. That made the score 35-20. Houston did not give up. They scored to make it 35-32 with 6:42 left in the game.
Kaidon Salter was the star for Colorado. He threw three touchdown passes. A touchdown is worth six points. He also ran for a touchdown himself. Joseph Williams III caught three of his touchdown passes. Emmett Wilson III ran for 99 yards and two touchdowns for Colorado.
Houston’s quarterback Conner Weigman played well too. He threw for 272 yards and three touchdowns. Dean Connors ran for 106 yards and a touchdown for Houston. But it was not enough. Colorado scored one more touchdown with 1:59 left to make it 42-32.
Why People Are Talking About It
People are talking about this game because it was Colorado’s first win over a top-15 team since 2007. That is a very long time. It was also a big win for coach Deion Sanders. Some people had said his job was in danger. A big win like this quiets those talks.
Fans also loved the ending. Colorado fans ran onto the field to celebrate. The game was played in front of 47,495 fans. It was a great night for Colorado football.
What Happens Next
Colorado is now 4-6. They need more wins to have a good season. Houston is now 7-3. They are still a good team. Both teams will play more Big 12 games. The Big 12 is the league both teams play in.
Final Thoughts
This game shows that any team can win on any day. Colorado was the underdog. The underdog is the team most people think will lose. But Colorado played with heart and won.
Fans will remember this game for a long time. It was fun, loud, and full of surprises. For now, Colorado can enjoy a huge win.
Disclaimer: This article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
Sources: ESPN — Colorado 42-32 Houston box score and recap
Photo credit: Photo of Folsom Field by Thelastcanadian, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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