BOULDER — While the Colorado Buffaloes had just one takeaway in their last game, it proved to be a game changer.
With just more than 10 minutes to play and the Buffs tied with Arizona State, 31-31, CU junior safety Derrion Rakestraw ended a Sun Devils drive with an interception at the Colorado 24-yard line.
It was the last time ASU crossed the 50-yard line. Two possessions later, the 3-1 Buffs drove for the game-winning field goal and then came up with one last defensive stand to preserve a 34-31 victory.
"The interception is what changes the game for us," defensive coordinator Tyson Summers said this week.