Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders has breathed new life into the Buffaloes’ offense with a dazzling 14-yard scramble that set the stage for a crucial touchdown against the Baylor Bears.

The Houdini-like maneuver, reminiscent of Johnny Manziel’s legendary escapades, came late in the second quarter, rescuing a struggling Colorado team that was trailing by two scores.

Shedeur Sanders, wearing the iconic #2 jersey for the Colorado Buffaloes, had not been able to penetrate the Baylor defense effectively in the first half of Saturday’s contest at Folsom Field. With just over two minutes remaining in the half, Sanders and the Colorado offense had managed under 125 yards of total offense against the unranked Bears.

Facing mounting criticism from the previous weekend’s game against Colorado State, where Sanders was noted for not shaking hands with CSU quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, the pressure was on. Colorado found itself in a precarious position, down 24-10, against a Baylor team propelled by the dynamic play of junior quarterback Sawyer Robinson.

Robinson’s dual-threat capabilities were on full display, as he connected with receiver Monaray Robinson for a 30-yard touchdown and later executed a 45-yard scramble for another score. Adding to Colorado’s woes, the team conceded a 101-yard untouched kickoff return for a touchdown.

As the clock ticked down in the second quarter, Sanders took charge. Starting from their own 22-yard line, the Buffaloes faced a second-and-11 situation. Sanders, undeterred, embarked on a remarkable 14-yard scramble, breaking multiple tackles before reversing field, which injected momentum into the Colorado offense.

This pivotal play set up a new set of downs and soon after, Sanders found receiver Omarion Miller for an impressive 58-yard connection. This drive culminated in a touchdown, narrowing Baylor’s lead to a mere seven points after Alejandro Mata’s successful extra point.

The game marked another chapter in the narrative of Deion Sanders and his son Shedeur Sanders, both of whom have been in the media spotlight for reasons beyond football. Coach Deion Sanders faced criticism earlier in the year for his selective engagement with the press, while Shedeur Sanders, despite the off-field controversies, remains a top prospect for the 2025 NFL Draft, ranked seventh by CBS Sports.

The Buffaloes, now with a 2-1 record after their victory over Colorado State where Sanders threw for 310 yards and four touchdowns, face a challenging schedule ahead. Upcoming games include a trip to UCF, hosting No. 13 Kansas State, traveling to Arizona, and hosting Cincinnati, making the next few weeks a critical period for Colorado’s season.