BYU stymies Sanders, Hunter in 36-14 victory over Colorado in Alamo Bowl
BYU running back LJ Martin (27) scores a touchdown in front of Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) during the second half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Eric Gay]
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — L.J. Martin rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns, Jake Retzlaff passed for 151 yards, and No. 17 BYU beat No. 20 Colorado 36-14 in the Alamo Bowl. BYU scored in every quarter in rolling to its second straight bowl victory and third in its past four appearances after failing to advance last season. Colorado was held to 210 total yards with only two net yards rushing. Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders was sacked three times and threw two interception. Sanders passed for 208 yards and two touchdowns while completing 16 of 23 passes.Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter had four receptions for 106 yards, including a 43-yard touchdown from Sanders with 6:14 remaining in the third quarter.
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Colorado safety Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig (7) intercepts a pass intended for BYU wide receiver Keelan Marion, left, during the second half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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