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No. 18 Kansas State Edges Colorado 31-28 with 50-Yard TD

Oct 13, 2024, 05:41 AM

In a thrilling college football game, No. 18 Kansas State narrowly defeated Colorado 31-28. The game saw multiple lead changes, with Colorado initially taking a 7-0 lead after Shedeur Sanders connected with LaJohntay Wester for a 25-yard touchdown. Kansas State responded with a touchdown by Avery Johnson, tying the game at 7-7. The Wildcats then took a 14-7 lead with a 1-yard touchdown run by Dylan Edwards, leading 14-7 at halftime. Kansas State extended their lead to 21-7 in the third quarter, but Colorado fought back with Shedeur Sanders throwing a 7-yard touchdown pass to Will Sheppard, making it 21-14. Kansas State's DJ Giddens scored a 4-yard touchdown, bringing the score to 24-14 after a field goal by Chris Tennant. Colorado closed the gap to 24-21 after Isaiah Augustave's rushing touchdown. Shedeur Sanders then threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to LaJohntay Wester, giving Colorado a 28-24 lead with 3:12 remaining. However, Kansas State's Avery Johnson threw a 50-yard touchdown pass to Jayce Brown, securing a 31-28 victory for the Wildcats. Colorado's final drive ended on a 4th-and-3 stop by Kansas State.