Colorado finally has its first Big 12 win of the season after a wild 27-24 overtime thriller against Kansas State, snapping a brutal five-game losing streak that felt like it would never end. This was a battle, and while it shouldn’t have been this hard, Coach Prime’s squad got it done when it mattered most.
The Clock Ticked Down, And Colorado Almost Choked It Away
But hold up, fam, this one was way tougher than it needed to be. Coach Prime’s squad led for most of the game, even holding a 21-14 cushion late in the fourth quarter. All they needed was one game-clinching first down to ice it, right? Nope. They couldn’t get it done, had to punt, and then nearly gave the whole thing away. Kansas State marched right down the field and scored a touchdown with a nail-biting two seconds left in regulation. With the score 21-20, Kansas State initially lined up for a two-point conversion to win the game outright, but then, in a twist, they opted to kick the extra point and force overtime. Talk about a heart-stopping decision!
One Overtime TD: Belief Paid Off
In overtime, Kansas State got the ball first and snagged a field goal, putting all the pressure right back on Colorado. But these kids, they responded like champions. Colorado marched down the field, punched in a touchdown, and secured that much-needed 27-24 victory. After the game, Deion Sanders was understandably pumped. “Our kids, they’ve never stopped believing,” Sanders said. “I’m just so darn proud of these young men right now.”
It’s been a seriously rough season, no doubt, and a 1-4 conference record has Colorado sitting in a last-place tie with Kansas State. But hey, a win is a win, especially when you snap a five-game skid and finally get that first Big 12 W. Coach Prime has something to build on, and for these young men, that belief finally paid off.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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