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Colorado Buffaloes vs. Oregon Ducks: Day after thoughts

"Those are all the things that wake me up every night," Colorado Head Coach Mike MacIntyre said back in July when asked about being so close in several games last season. Saturday, as the final seconds ticked off the clock, MacIntyre was wiping away tears. The Buffs had found a way to win a close game.

A moment for the MacIntyre's--just look at the emotion on Mike's face. What a win for the Buffs. @RunRalphieRun's rise is for real. pic.twitter.com/uY4EXh7FR1

Stephen Nelson (@Stephen__Nelson) September 25, 2016

After being outscored 114-24 in their last two trips to Autzen Stadium, Colorado held off Oregon 41-38 Saturday to open conference play with a win for just the second time since joining the Pac-12.