Deion Sanders and Colorado survive in overtime for first Big 12 win of the season
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.
In a hard-fought overtime game, Colorado and coach Deion Sanders secured their first Big 12 victory of the season, defeating Kansas State 27-24. The Rams had led for most of the match, holding a 21-14 advantage with possession in the final quarter. However, they faltered, punting the ball away and nearly surrendering the lead when Kansas State advanced down the field and scored with just seconds left in the fourth quarter.
On seeing the score at 21-20, Kansas State initially aimed for two points and the win, but opted to kick the extra point, thereby forcing overtime. Kansas State capitalized on the opportunity, scoring a field goal in the opening possession of the extra period. Colorado then answered with a touchdown, clinching the win in overtime.
Coach Sanders expressed his pride in his young men, stating, "Our kids, they've never stopped believing." Despite a difficult season, Sanders couldn't be more proud of his young men, marking Colorado's first conference win since the start of the year. The Rams now sit in a last-place tie with Kansas State at 1-4 in the conference.
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