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Colorado edges Kansas State 27-24 in overtime for first Big 12 victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 9:42 PM

Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Colorado edges Kansas State 27-24 in overtime for first Big 12 victory

Summary

Colorado secured its first Big 12 win of the season, defeating Kansas State 27-24 in overtime on October 31, 2026. The Buffaloes led much of the game and held a 21-14 advantage late in the fourth quarter but couldn't clinch a first down, allowing Kansas State to tie the game with two seconds left. The Wildcats opted for an extra point instead of a two-point conversion, sending the game into overtime. Kansas State scored a field goal first in the extra period, but Colorado responded with a touchdown to win. Coach Deion Sanders expressed pride in his team's perseverance despite a challenging season.

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By the Numbers

•Colorado leads Kansas State 21-14 late in the fourth quarter.
•Kansas State ties the game with a last-second touchdown.
•Wildcats choose to kick the extra point and go to overtime.
•Kansas State scores a field goal on the first possession of OT.
•Colorado responds with a touchdown to secure the victory.

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9:42 PMYahoo Sports — Deion Sanders and Colorado survive in overtime for first Big 12 win of the season

What they're saying

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It was harder than it should have been, but Colorado and coach Deion Sanders finally have their first Big 12 win of the season, beating Kansas State 27-24 in overtime to snap a five-game losing streak.
— Yahoo Sports

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