The Colorado Buffaloes suffered a 31-28 loss to No. 18 Kansas State, halting their resurgence. Buffaloes safety Shilo Sanders, son of head coach Deion Sanders, returned to the field after recovering from arm surgery and recorded seven tackles. However, Coach Prime was not pleased with his performance, criticizing his rustiness and lack of footing. Sanders referenced a play where Shilo struggled to tackle Wildcats running back D.J. Giddens, who amassed 182 rushing yards on 25 carries. Colorado’s defense has given up 30+ points in two of their last three games, despite entering the matchup on a three-game winning streak.
The game’s most eventful moments took place in the final seven minutes. Kansas State held a 10-point lead until Isaiah Augustave scored a 2-yard rushing touchdown, reducing Colorado’s deficit to three points. Shedeur Sanders then connected with LaJohntay Wester on an 11-yard touchdown pass, giving Colorado the lead with just over 3 minutes remaining. However, Kansas State’s quarterback, Avery Johnson, responded by finding Jayce Brown for a 50-yard catch-and-run touchdown, securing the victory for Kansas State.
Deion Sanders reflected on the loss, acknowledging that sometimes in life, you have to accept defeat and move on. He admitted that the game was one where they felt they could have won, but credited their opponents for playing well. The Associated Press contributed to the report on the game. The team’s struggles in the matchup highlight the challenges they faced defensively and the need to regroup and improve in future games. Despite the setback, the Buffaloes remain determined to bounce back and continue their progress throughout the season.
The loss to Kansas State serves as a valuable learning experience for the Colorado Buffaloes as they assess their performance and make adjustments moving forward. Deion Sanders’ critical assessment of his son’s play underscores the team’s commitment to excellence and the high standards set by the coaching staff. The intense final minutes of the game demonstrated both teams’ resilience and determination to secure the win, with Kansas State ultimately emerging victorious. The defeat, while disappointing, will motivate the Buffaloes to work harder and address their weaknesses to ensure better results in future matchups.
