On Friday night, Colorado fans thought they were in for an easy victory while hosting a Stanford team on a four-game losing streak. Instead, the Buffaloes blew a 29–0 halftime lead in historic fashion, taking the home crowd out of the game completely.
Stanford outscored Colorado 46–14 in the second half and overtime, completing the largest second-half comeback in Pac-12 history and delivering the Buffaloes their third loss.
In the end, Colorado fans left the stadium in disbelief instead of in euphoria. After Stanford hit the game-winning field goal, one Colorado fan in particular was caught on camera crying, with another fan consoling him.
Fans are seen crying in the stands after Colorado's loss pic.twitter.com/QY5AOllpI2
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 14, 2023
Unfortunately for that fan, his misery became a new meme on social media, as many people had jokes at his expense.
10% chance this Colorado fan
— Peter Burns (@PeterBurnsESPN) October 14, 2023
is crying because his favorite team blew a 29-0 lead to Stanford at home.
90% chance he’s crying because he put every single dollar in his checking account on Buffs -12.5 and his girl has NO idea.
Probably both.
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The good news for buddy here is that he always has the Denver Broncos to fall back on. https://t.co/jjMUPDKI36
— East Bay Chris (@EastBayChris) October 14, 2023
He’s blacked out and his phone is probably dead, who among us hasn’t been there https://t.co/yoYdfSsBxZ
— Ashtyn Butuso (@lil_buts) October 14, 2023
This dude lost his entire winter meal plan on the can’t-lose moneyline https://t.co/HzeK9jZvzN
— John Lund (@lundinbridge) October 14, 2023
This is the look of someone who made bets he can't pay.
— Danny Marang (@DannyMarang) October 14, 2023
B/c there's no way he got that much invested in a team with 1 win last year lol. https://t.co/eNVo9bUBnL
Colorado fans are crying after the loss…
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) October 14, 2023
This was maybe the worst loss in the history of that program.
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College football fans turning into memes has become an annual tradition on social media, as some poor fans go viral every year. This year, one Colorado fan unknowingly saw his sorrows publicized to all of America.