Washington State quarterback Connor Halliday (12) throws while pursued by Colorado defensive end Will Pericak (83) and defensive tackle Nate Bonsu during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (AP | Dean Hare)
?Colorado rallied for three touchdowns in the final seven minutes of the game to claim a 35-34 win Saturday at Washington State when quarterback Jordan Webb scored on a 4-yard keeper with 11 seconds left in the game.
Facing third-and-1 at the WSU 11-yard line, Colorado picked up a first down with 1:29 to play on Christian Powell's 4-yard run. But on the next play, Colorado had a scare when Powell fumbled with 1:03, but Nick Kasa recovered it at the 6.
On second down, Powell got to the 2-yard line, but then lost two yards on the third-down run.
Colorado called time out, and had one snap for the game facing fourth-and-goal at the WSU 4. Webb took the shotgun snap and scored on the draw play to win the game.
Washington
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State had one play from their 38-yard line, and the pass fell incomplete to end the game.Colorado pulled with 31-28 with 4:23 left in the game when Tony Jones broke free for a 84-yard touchdown run.
But on the ensuing kickoff, which was set back by an excessive celebration after the CU touchdown, the Cougars had a big return and started at the CU 23-yard line. The Cougars pushed the lead to 34-28 with a field goal with 3:17 left in the game.
Colorado pulled within 31-21 with 7:06 left in the game when Jordan Webb connected on a 70-yard pass play to tight end Nick Kasa.
It was the longest TD play to a tight end during the regular season in school history. The previous record Riar Geer's 68-yard play in 2008 against Nebraska.
The Buffs next play Sept. 29 at Folsom Field against UCLA in a 4 p.m. kickoff.
Buffs score again
Colorado pulled with 31-28 with 4:23 left in the game when Tony Jones broke free for a 84-yard touchdown run.
One play after starting quarterback Jordan Webb was injured the Buffs scored.
But on the ensuing kickoff, which was set back by an excessive celebration
PULLMAN, WA - SEPTEMBER 22: Bennett Bontemps #25 of the Colorado Buffaloes carries the ball during the game against the Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium on September 22, 2012 in Pullman, Washington. (Getty Images North America | William Mancebo)
after the CU touchdown, the Cougars had a big return and started at the CU 23-yard line. The Cougars pushed the lead to 34-28 with a field goal with 3:17 left in the game.Buffs on the move
Colorado pulled within 31-21 with 7:06 left in the game when Jordan Webb connected on a 70-yard pass play to tight end Nick Kasa.
It was the longest TD play to a tight end during the regular season in school history. The previous record Riar Geer's 68-yard play in 2008 against Nebraska.
Cougars up by 14
Washington State took advantage of an interception, and sophomore quarterback Connor Halliday picked apart the CU defense to take a 28-14 lead on a six-play drive.
Facing third-and-12 at their 22, the Cougars picked up a first down on a 23-yard pass to Gabe Marks at the WSU 44-yard line.
WSU scored three plays later on a 49-yard slant play to Marquess Wilson with 5:27 left in the third quarter.
Buffs miss chance
After a defensive stop, Colorado gave the ball right back to Washington State midway through the third quarter.
Colorado started a drive at its 36-yard line after WSU missed a 53-yard field-goal attempt. But Cougars cornerback Daniel Simmons intercepted Jordan Webb's pass to Gerald Thomas on the first play of the Buffs' drive at the WSU 24-yard line.
Buffs get break
Colorado scored on a one-play drive, converting on a fumble recovery and pulling within 21-14 with 9:53 left in the third quarter on quarterback Jordan Webb's 1-yard dive.
Colorado caught a break when Washington State's Carl Winston fumbled at the 15-yard line and Colorado's Terrell Smith picked it up at the 10 and ran it down to the 1.
Winston was hit by linebackers Paul Vigo and Jon Major.
Numbers at the break
First-half stats: Colorado had 254 yards of offense, including 177 yards passing by quarterback Jordan Webb (16-of-21). Washington State has 262 yards led by sophomore QB Connor Halliday, 19-of-27 for 224 yards and three touchdowns). Halliday has completions with eight receivers, Webb with seven.
Teams quiet at end of first half
Looking to score just before halftime, CU started a drive with 2:56 left in the first half after forcing a punt. Colorado moved the ball to the Washington State 39-yard line with just over a minute to play. But quarterback Jordan Webb was sacked and fumbled the ball at midfield WSU recovered at the CU 47-yard line.
CU's defense held the Cougars to three-and-out, and Colorado got the ball again with 38 seconds left in the half but ran out the clock on the ground.
Cougars pounce
Washington State's offense stayed hot and took advantage of a short field to claimed a 21-7 lead with 11:48 left in the second quarter when Connor Halliday found Isiah Myers at the goal line for the 15-yard touchdown.
After falling behind 14-7, Colorado's Tyler McCullough lost a fumble at the 39-yard line to give WSU a short field. Facing fourth-and-3 at the CU 32, the Cougars were called for a false start. Even after losing five yards, WSU went for the fourth-down play and Halliday completed an 11-yard play to Myers over the middle at the 26.
Cougars regain lead
Washington State quarterback Connor Halliday threw his second TD pass, finding Marquess Wilson for a 23-yard play just 26 seconds into the second half.
The six-play, 80-yard drive came after CU missed a field goal just less than 1? minutes earlier.
CU drive stalls
Colorado moved the ball after an interception but the drive ended with no points after Will Oliver missed a 30-yard field-goal attempt with 52 seconds left in the first quarter.
The Buffs converted two third-down plays to keep the drive going but stalled in the red zone. Gerald Thomas' 16-yard run got the Buffs first down at the WSU 14-yard line, but CU had to settle for a field-goal try.
After being sacked on second down, WSU quarterback Connor Halliday was picked off by Colorado's Jered Bell, who returned it 37 yards to the CU 40-yard line to set up the Buffs' drive.
Buffs on the board
Colorado kept the ball for more than four minutes as the Buffs tied the score 7-7 on a 16-yard TD pass from Jordan Webb to Nelson Spruce with 9:04 left in the first quarter.
Webb kept the drive alive with a 5-yard scramble on third-and-3 blitz at the CU 32-yard line. CU scored five plays later.
Cougars score first
Washington State scored less than two minutes into the game when sophomore quarterback Connor Halliday found Gabe Marks for a 32-yard touchdown play and a 7-0 lead with 13:18 left in the first quarter.
Halliday, who was 4-of-5 passing on the drive for 72 yards, was picked as the starting quarterback against the Buffs. The backup had a hot hand last week, throwing four first-half touchdowns in the 35-27 win over UNLV. He started in place of senior Jeff Tuel, who has been slowed by injuries.
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