The Battle of the Rockies: Colorado vs USC

Sept. 30, 2023, 6:30 p.m. Sports

It was the top-ranked USC Trojans against the unranked Colorado Buffaloes in what was supposed to be an easy win for the Trojans. But the game didn't go as expected, with the Buffaloes winning the game 31-27.

The loss was a shock to the Trojans, who were favored to win by 14 points. It was also the first time USC had lost to Colorado since 2002.

The game was close throughout, with neither team leading by more than seven points. The Buffaloes took the lead for good with just over five minutes to go in the fourth quarter on a touchdown pass from Sefo Liufau to Shay Fields.

USC had one last chance to tie the game, but Liufau intercepted a pass from Sam Darnold in the end zone with under a minute to go.

It was a disappointing end to the season for USC, who had hopes of winning the national championship. But for Colorado, it was a huge upset that will go down in history.