The BYU Cougars secured a dominant 36-14 victory over the Colorado Buffaloes in the Alamo Bowl, thwarting the Buffs' perfect sendoff. BYU running back L.J. Martin led the charge with two touchdowns and 93 rushing yards, while Sione I Moa added another score on the ground. The game also saw BYU offensive lineman Connor Pay playfully requesting more coverage of his team from the broadcasters.
The BYU Cougars picked up a huge season-ending win over the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday night, thwarting the perfect sendoff for Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter . The Cougars blew out the Buffaloes in the Alamo Bowl , 36-14. BYU running back L.J. Martin had two touchdowns to go with 93 rushing yards, and Sione I Moa added another score on the ground to help BYU to the win.
College football fans who tuned into the ESPN broadcast of the game got pretty upset with the spotlight being heavily on Colorado, and they made their voices heard on social media. BYU offensive lineman Connor Pay even told the broadcasters to talk more about the team, according to broadcaster Dave Pasch.
For what it’s worth, Colorado’s Sanders and Hunter are set to become first-round picks in the upcoming draft. Not to mention, Deion Sanders is the head coach of Colorado and has rebuilt the program into one of the most captivating in the nation. Sanders said it was 'tough' knowing that some of the players he’s been coaching for the last two or three years are going to be leaving his side for the next part of their journeys.
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