For the first time since 1968, the Air Force Falcons flew into Boulder and defeated the University of Colorado Buffs in overtime, 30-23.
“We have to give Air Force a lot of credit,” CU head coach Mel Tucker said after the game. “Those guys have some good players, (they) play extremely hard, are well-coached and made more plays than we made.”
The Buffaloes and junior wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr., in particular, got off to a quick start, marching 75 yards on the opening drive and scoring a touchdown. Shenault Jr. had three catches on the drive, including a 42-yard catch and run score to give CU an early 7-0 lead.