No. 8 USC overcame a late Colorado run to hold off the Buffaloes 48-41 at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado. Trojans star quarterback Caleb Williams tied a career high with six passing touchdowns, but the Trojans nearly blew a massive lead thanks to a horrendous second-half effort in all phases.
The Trojans were leading 34-7 late in the second quarter but allowed Colorado to go on a 34-14 run to cut the lead to two touchdowns early in the fourth quarter. USC was held to a field goal attempt with about six minutes remaining but missed the try, providing Colorado with more life. Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders then found Jimmy Horn Jr. for a 16-yard touchdown to cut the lead to one score.