The Colorado Buffaloes have stabilized their season after snapping a five-game losing streak with a dramatic 27-24 overtime victory over Kansas State at Folsom Field. The win, secured by Isaac Wilson’s interception return for the game-winning touchdown, provided a critical momentum shift for a program that had been struggling to find consistency. While the performance against a depleted Wildcats squad was not dominant, it delivered the much-needed confidence boost required to reset the team’s trajectory in the latter half of the season.
Buffs snap five-game skid with dramatic OT win over Kansas State
Offensively, running back Richard Young anchored the attack with a 100-plus-yard rushing performance, providing the physical foundation necessary to sustain drives in a tight contest. This resilience was directly reflected in the latest USA TODAY Sports 1-138 national FBS power rankings, where Colorado rose four spots to No. 91. The improvement places the Buffs ahead of several Power Four peers, including Stanford at No. 94 and Cal at No. 96, though they remain the lowest-ranked team in the Big 12 conference.
Looking ahead, Colorado faces a significant road test against Arizona State, currently ranked No. 62. A victory over the Sun Devils would move the Buffs to 4-5, securing bowl eligibility and keeping the door open for a six-win season. The broader landscape of the rankings has also shifted dramatically, with Miami taking over the top spot and Ohio State falling from No. 1 to No. 10. For Colorado, the immediate priority is converting this recent surge into tangible results on the road to ensure they remain competitive in a volatile conference.
Source: Yahoo Sports
