As the first half drew to a close and the Colorado Buffaloes trailed Baylor 24-10, Omarion Miller made a game-winning play that electrified the crowd and breathed new life into his team.

With 50 seconds left in the second quarter, quarterback Shedeur Sanders dropped back and threw a precise pass to Miller. Miller, who was near the halfway line, made an acrobatic catch, showing off his incredible hands and concentration despite the tight coverage of the Baylor defense.

What followed was a stunning display of athleticism and determination. Miller broke away from a defender, turned forward and sprinted toward the end zone, weaving through Baylor’s defense with explosive speed. His 58-yard catch-and-run sliced ​​through the Bears’ defense like a hot knife through butter. By the time Miller crossed the goal line, the Buffaloes had dramatically closed the gap, bringing the score to 24-17.

Miller’s spectacular play contributed to Colorado’s impressive 217 yards of total offense, with the Buffaloes gaining 12 first downs in the first half. Sanders, who was efficient in the air, completed 13 of 22 passes for 162 yards. He accounted for two total touchdowns, one of which came earlier in the first quarter when he ran the ball in from 2 yards out.

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Baylor had taken control of the game with key plays of its own, including a 100-yard kickoff return by Jamaal Bell and a gutsy 45-yard touchdown run by quarterback Sawyer Robinson on a fourth-and-2 attempt, but Miller’s electrifying catch-and-run kept the Buffaloes in contention for the win in the second half.

Colorado will get the ball at the start of the second half.