Colorado State pulled off a remarkable win on Saturday night by scoring a last-second Hail Mary touchdown and converting the extra point to defeat Boise State 31-30. This win puts an end to the Rams’ 12-game losing streak against Boise State. The thrilling comeback came in the fourth quarter, where Colorado State overcame a 20-point deficit in the final six minutes of the game.
Despite a disappointing season, Boise State entered the game as the favorites and took a 17-0 lead at halftime. In the third quarter, Colorado State scored 10 points to get back into the game. However, Boise State quickly responded with three consecutive scoring drives in the fourth quarter to extend their lead to 30-10.
But then the chaos ensued in this exciting Mountain West showdown. Colorado State scored a touchdown to cut the lead to 13 points and successfully recovered an onside kick with less than four minutes remaining. They capitalized on that possession by scoring another touchdown and then forced a punt on Boise State’s next possession, giving them one last chance to win the game.
In the final moments, Colorado State threw a deep pass to the end zone, which was initially deflected. However, Dallin Holker managed to gain possession of the ball as he dove to the ground, resulting in a tying touchdown. The game was only tied at the end of the fourth quarter, but Colorado State sealed their comeback win with the extra point.
