Colorado Buffaloes Fan Crushed by Goal Post During Wild Field Celebration After Win vs. Iowa State

In a shocking and chaotic postgame scene, a Colorado Buffaloes fan found himself quite literally flattened by the end zone goal post while celebrating the team’s thrilling 24–17 victory over the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday night.

A Celebration Gone Wrong

Moments after the final whistle, fans poured onto Folsom Field to celebrate a much-needed win — the Buffs’ first since head coach Deion Sanders underwent surgery for blood clots earlier in the week. Amid the chaos, one overexcited fan sprinted toward the end zone just as a group of supporters began shaking the heavy goal post.

In a moment that was captured on video and quickly went viral, the fan was struck and knocked flat by the falling post. The clip shows him laughing off the incident afterward, apparently unharmed, though the impact looked brutal.

“Talk about taking one for the team,” one X (formerly Twitter) user joked, while another wrote, “That man really gave his body for Colorado football.”

Relief and Laughter After the Scare

Fortunately, witnesses confirmed the fan was okay and even laughed at his own misfortune as others helped him to his feet. But the moment served as a reminder that postgame celebrations — while fueled by passion and excitement — can easily turn dangerous.

Fans storming the field has long been a college football tradition, but incidents like this show why universities and security officials continue to debate how to keep the excitement under control without killing the spirit of celebration.

A Hard-Fought Win in Boulder

The Colorado Buffaloes’ win carried extra emotional weight. With Coach Prime recovering from surgery, the team rallied behind quarterback Kaidon Salter, who delivered a standout performance. Salter threw for 255 yards and two touchdowns, adding 57 rushing yards, showcasing poise and leadership as Colorado battled to a one-score victory.

The win brought the Buffaloes within one game of a .500 record — an important step forward in a season that’s been anything but smooth.

Life After the Stars Departed

This year was always expected to be a rebuilding one in Boulder. After losing their two biggest stars — Travis Hunter, the two-way Heisman winner, and Shedeur Sanders, Deion’s son and starting quarterback — to the NFL, the Buffs entered 2025 with a new-look roster and tempered expectations.

Despite those challenges, Saturday’s victory over the No. 22 ranked Cyclones proved that the Buffaloes still have fight left in them. The defense stepped up in key moments, and the offense finally found rhythm after weeks of inconsistency.

Looking Ahead

Colorado now enters its bye week with renewed hope and momentum. The Buffs’ next test will come on October 25, when they hit the road to face the Utah Utes — a matchup that could determine whether the team keeps its postseason dreams alive.

If Kaidon Salter continues his solid play — already tallying nine touchdowns and just two interceptions this season — Colorado could make a surprising late push toward bowl eligibility.

From Chaos to Comedy

As for the viral goal post incident, fans are already turning it into a moment of comic relief in an otherwise tense season. One popular meme dubbed the moment “Deion’s Toughness Test: Fan Edition.”

While the fan’s run-in with the goal post looked painful, he’s become a minor internet celebrity overnight — and perhaps a good-luck charm for the Buffaloes, who finally managed to turn things around on the field.

In short: Colorado got the win it desperately needed, the fans got a story they’ll never forget, and one brave supporter took “falling for your team” to a whole new level.