The Buffs Take the Showdown 27-24 in OT

Tedric Thompson blocked Wyatt Bryan’s 27-yard field goal attempt in overtime and Diego Gonzalez atoned for a miss at the end of regulation by hitting a 32-yarder, powering Colorado past rival Colorado State 27-24 in the Rocky Mountain Showdown on Saturday night.

Gonzalez had shanked a 48-yarder as time expired following an 18-yard catch by Nelson Spruce at the 30 on fourth-and-1 with two seconds left.

The Buffs won the toss in overtime and elected to start out on defense. After a roughing/targeting penalty on Jimmie Gilbert gave them a first down at the 12, the Rams stalled at the 9.

Thompson blocked the field goal and Gonzalez was true from 32, leading to a wild celebration all over Sports Authority Field.

Sefo Luifau threw for 220 yards and two TDs for Colorado (2-1).

The Rams (1-2) jumped to an early 14-0 lead on Dalyn Dawkins’ 13-yard TD run and Higgins’ 25-yard TD catch.