Initial observations from Colorado’s 38-31 overtime win/loss against Baylor in the Buffs’ return to Big 12 play at Folsom Field.

Sealing the deal: In overtime, Baylor’s Dominic Richardson was on his way to the end zone when he was hit at the goal line by CU’s Travis Hunter, who forced a fumble that rolled out of the back of the end zone and put a cap on a remarkable comeback victory for the Buffs.

On a chilly, rainy and frustrating night in Boulder, Colorado needed overtime to get a win in its first game back in the conference as the Buffaloes will take the 38-31 victory and run after struggling on both sides of the ball for the majority of the night.

There might be a touch of importance added to this one as the Buffs begin conference play, but more important to CU is carrying momentum gained from last week’s 28-9 win in Fort Collins and

Shedeur Sanders threw a 43-yard touchdown pass on the last play of regulation and then the Buffaloes prevailed in overtime, topping Baylor 38-31, in front of a sold-out crowd of 52,794 at Folsom Field.

Baylor's lone loss came in what was considered a nonconference matchup against the Utah Utes. Even Utah threw for only 122 yards against Baylor's defense, but Utes quarterback Cam Rising suffered a hand injury during the game. Baylor's defense could be legit, but the Bears will have to prove it against Colorado's talented offense.

Of all the schools that shifted leagues the past two years, Colorado is the only one to return to its former conference home, as the Buffaloes officially resumed Big 12 play with a homecoming date