In Boulder, Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes faced their second consecutive game as underdogs, this time against No. 18 Kansas State (4-1) in a major Big 12 showdown. With star player Travis Hunter sidelined, Shedeur Sanders led the Buffaloes in a late-game comeback attempt, but Kansas State ultimately secured the win.
Final Score**: Kansas State 31, Colorado 28
Kansas State reclaimed the lead with just over two minutes remaining, going 84 yards in three plays, capped by a 50-yard touchdown pass from Avery Johnson to Jayce Brown.
Score**: Kansas State 31, Colorado 28. 2:14 remaining.
Earlier, Colorado briefly took the lead after Shedeur Sanders connected with LaJohntay Wester for his second touchdown of the night, capitalizing on an interception by Colton Hood.
Score**: Colorado 28, Kansas State 24. 3:33 remaining.
Colorado cornerback Colton Hood, filling in for the injured Travis Hunter, intercepted Avery Johnson, setting Colorado up in scoring position. This came after a two-yard rushing touchdown by Colorado running back Isaiah Augustave, capping an 11-play, 72-yard drive.
Shedeur Sanders, however, threw a critical interception late in the game, marking his fourth of the season, and Kansas State held on for the victory.
Throughout the game, Kansas State’s balanced offense and a strong performance from Avery Johnson, who connected on several key passes and scored twice, proved too much for Colorado to overcome. The Buffaloes fought back valiantly but ultimately fell short in a close contest.