The comeback: Shedeur Sanders' Hail Mary and Travis Hunter's heroics fuel Colorado's performance against Baylor

A Hail Mary at the end of regulation time and a game-winning stop by star Travis Hunter fueled Colorado's 38-31 overtime win over new Big 12 opponent Baylor and led to one of the most improbable comebacks of the season so far. To date, it is the biggest comeback ever for the Buffs under coach Deion Sanders (14 points).

Buffaloes QB Shedeur Sanders scored a 43-yard touchdown to receiver LaJohntay Wester as regulation time expired, ending a chaotic fourth quarter. Baylor had a chance to fight back in overtime, taking the ball to the 2-yard line. Eventually, running back Dominic Richardson fumbled out of the end zone, ending the game and helping Colorado to a comeback win.

While the end-of-game heroics deservedly get the most attention, the comeback didn't begin until four minutes before the end of the game. Colorado managed three and was eliminated with two sacks, and Baylor took advantage with a go-ahead position at the Colorado 26-yard line.

Baylor coach Dave Aranda's team was cautious on plays, opting to use the time and go for a 40-plus yard field goal. On the second attempt, defensive end Samuel Okunlola recognized a QB draw and tackled Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson for a 5-yard line. That play was one of the most important of the game, as Baylor missed a 46-yard field goal two plays later.

Since Colorado didn't even get a first down, they had more than two minutes to launch a game-winning drive, and the game ultimately went in Buffalo's favor.

The Ave Maria

Thanks to a potentially game-winning drop from Will Sheppard, Colorado had just two seconds to reach the end zone from 43 yards out. Baylor decided to pressure Sanders instead of letting him sit back, but a Baylor defender confusingly decided to attack the middle of the line, giving Sanders the freedom to roll out to the left.

Incredibly, with only six Baylor defenders in coverage, Sanders found a tight opening where Wester was able to snap the ball in the crease. Somehow, as if by magic, the ball fell into the opening and it was one of the tightest Hail Marys you've ever seen. Baylor had expected Colorado to go for the jump ball, but Sanders' decision up front meant he didn't have to.

Hunter strikes again

Colorado all-purpose player Travis Hunter has proven himself to be one of the best players in college football, and the Buffaloes don't win without him. Trailing by seven points in the second half and facing a third-and-15 attempt, Sanders found Hunter for a magical 31-yard pass that set up a Micah Welch touchdown run to tie the game.

In overtime, Hunter found Baylor's Richardson at the goal line and body-slammed the football just before it reached the goal line. Hunter released the ball and pushed it out of the end zone, resulting in a touchback – a surprising ending to the game with his alert defensive play.

Hunter's final line was sensational as always. The receiver caught seven passes for 130 yards. On defense, Hunter recorded three tackles with the forced fumble. No one in college football comes close to Hunter's all-purpose brilliance. Although winning the Heisman Trophy requires an impressive winning streak, Hunter has held up incredibly well through four weeks.