"TRAVIS HUNTER!!!": Dawn Staley praises two-way star as Colorado wins OT thriller against Baylor

South Carolina Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley had a simple, powerful reaction to Travis Hunter's game-saving play in Colorado's 38-31 overtime win against the Baylor Bears. Saturday's game capped Week 4 of the 2024 college football season, which was packed with excitement.

In a thrilling finish at Folsom Field, Hunter made the decisive play by forcing a fumble that sealed Colorado's victory. With Baylor at the 1-yard line, threatening to score in overtime, Hunter knocked the ball loose from Dominic Richardson, sending it out of the end zone and clinching the win for the Buffaloes.

Coach Staley summed up the moment perfectly on social media:

"Two words that are names... TRAVIS HUNTER!!! Goodness!!!"

CU had already pulled off a miracle, scoring a Hail Mary touchdown to force overtime. The Buffs struck first in OT with another touchdown, putting the pressure on the Bears to respond. But Hunter, playing both offense and defense, had other plans.

The Buffs two-way star's incredible effort not only secured the win but also capped off his night with 130 receiving yards on seven catches.

The Buffaloes’ victory marked their return to the Big 12 in dramatic fashion. Signal-caller Shedeur Sanders led the way, connecting on a game-tying 43-yard touchdown to LaJohntay Wester as time expired, setting the stage for their overtime triumph.

Travis Hunter shares inside scoop on Colorado’s thrilling comeback

Travis Hunter may be known as Colorado’s top receiver, but after the game, he shared a surprising role in the Buffaloes' fourth-quarter strategy. Hunter revealed that he acted more as a decoy than the go-to guy, crediting coach Deion Sanders and defensive coordinator Robert Livingston.

"I told Coach, let me go to the side by myself to give our guys backside a one on one opportunity," Hunter said. "They had three people on me. I trusted the process."

"Coach trust me a lot, our defensive coordinator trusts me a lot," Hunter said. "Shedeur told me to go get the ball."

Deion Sanders and company improved to 3-1 with their Week 4 win. Meanwhile, Hunter’s standout performances are making him a strong contender in the Heisman Trophy race.