Kansas State soccer got here up huge when it counted most, getting a fast landing to regain the lead with simply over two minutes left after which making a cease on protection to assert an exhilarating 31-28 victory over Colorado Saturday evening at Folsom Discipline in Boulder.
Quarterback Avery Johnson, whose fourth-quarter interception allowed Colorado go seize its first lead with 3:12 left, got here proper again to engineer the successful drive by hitting DJ Giddens with a 34-yard completion after which discovering Jayce Brown for a 50-yard rating with 2:14 left.
The Wildcat protection then compelled Colorado to show the ball over on downs and all that was left was for Johnson to run it out in victory formation.
No. 19-ranked Ok-State improved to 5-1 general and 2-1 within the Huge 12, whereas Colorado fell to 4-2 and 2-1.
Ok-State had 423 yards of whole offense with Johnson finishing 15 of 23 passes for 224 yards and two touchdowns, and Giddens ran for 182 yards on 25 carries. Colorado had 359 whole yards as Shedeur Sanders accomplished 34 of 40 passes for 388 yard, however the Buffs have been minus-29 yards dashing, thanks partly to 6 Ok-State sacks.
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FINAL: Kansas State 31, Colorado 28
Ok-State escapes with an enormous win in Boulder.
Ok-State protection stops CU on downs
On fourth down, Ok-State cornerback Keenan Garber breaks up a Shedeur Sanders cross and the Wildcats take over with 1:14 left. This one must be over with Ok-State up 31-28.
Wildcats reply with huge play to regain lead
Kansas State wanted simply three performs to regain the lead, getting a 34-yard completion to DJ Giddens after which a 50-yard landing strike from Avery Johnson to Jayce Brown to make it 31-28 Wildcats with 2:14 left.
Cling on as Colorado nonetheless has time.
Catastrophe strikes for Ok-State as CU takes lead
Ok-State determined to go for it on fourth down on the Colorado 31-yard line and Colton Hood intercepted and returned to the Wildcat 17. Shedeur Sanders then gave the Buffaloes the lead with an 11-yard landing cross to LaJohntay Wester with 3:12 left.
Colorado leads 28-24.
Colorado trims Ok-State result in 3 with landing
Colorado trims Kansas State’s result in a subject aim on a 2-yard run by Isaiah Augustave with 6:44 left.
The drive coated 72 yards in 11 performs and included a fourth-down conversion by the Buffaloes within the purple zone.
Ok-State cannot money in on turnover
Ok-State dodged a bullet when VJ Payne intercepted Shedeur Sanders close to his personal aim line and returned it to the 25, however the Wildcats have been unable to take benefit, going three and out.
Colorado will take over at its personal 28-yard line after the punt with 11:22 left and Ok-State up 24-14.
END 3Q: Kansas State 24, Colorado 14
We’re heading to the fourth quarter with Ok-State clinging to the lead.
Kansas State extends lead with lengthy subject aim
A promising Ok-State drive stalled on the Colorado 30, however Chris Tennant made positive the Wildcats bought factors with a 48-yard subject aim for a 24-14 lead with 28 seconds left within the third quarter.
The drive solely coated 27 yards, however was arrange by a 34-yard DeVon Rice kickoff return.
Colorado solutions with fast scoring drive
Colorado deserted its working sport and went to the air with huge success, answering Ok-State’s landing with a seven-play, 75-yard drive that took simply 2:11 off the clock as Shedeur Sanders hit Will Sheppard for the 7-yard rating.
4 distinction Ok-State defensive backs have been injured on the drive. Cornerback Justice James, cornerback Keenan Garber, free security Marques Sigle and cornerback Jacob Parrish all went down.
Avery Johnson returns from harm to complete scoring drive
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson went to the locker room after showing to harm his hip whereas finishing a 33-yard cross to Jayce Brown with 12:59 left within the third quarter.
Ta’Quan Roberson got here on and directed the Wildcats to contained in the 1-yard line earlier than Johnson returned to hit Brown once more for the 1-yard landing to present Ok-State a 21-7 lead with 6:55 left within the third quarter. The drive coated 81 yards in 16 performs and took 7:58 off the clock earlier than Colorado touched the ball within the half.
Colorado star Travis Hunter harm replace
In response to ESPN’s sideline reporter, Colorado star extensive receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter is questionable for the second half. He left for the locker room with an undisclosed harm with over 5 minutes left within the half.
HALFTIME: Kansas State 14, Colorado 7
Kansas State’s protection snuffs out a Colorado drive with a sack by Des Purnell and forcing an intentional grounding penalry. Wildcats lead on the half, 14-7.
DJ Giddens and Dylan Edwards run over CU for landing
Dylan Edwards scores on a 1-yard run with 1:52 left within the half after selecting up 9 on first and aim, to present Ok-State a 14-7 lead. DJ Giddens had the primary six carries for 50 yards on the eight-play, 60-yard drive.
Ok-State threatening at 2-minute timeout
DJ Giddens has all 50 yards on this Ok-State drive and the Wildcats have first and aim on the Colorado 10. We’re tied at 7-7.
Giddens turns into the primary rusher to achieve 100 yards this season in opposition to Colorado. He now has 127 yards on 12 carries.
Colorado protection bringing the strain
Avery Johnson is sacked for a 3rd time, derailing the newest Ok-State drive. Colorado is coming after the Ok-State quarterback.
Johnson has accomplished 7 of 8 passes for 53 yards.
END 1Q: Kansas State 7, Colorado 7
After one quarter we’re all tied up.
Avery Johnson will get Ok-State on the board
Kansas State goes for it on fourth down and 4 on the Colorado 8, and Avery Johnson runs it in for the rating. Chris Tennant’s kick ties it at 7-7 with 44 seconds left within the first quarter.
The play caps an 11-play, 75-yard drive that took 6:22 off the clock. Huge drive for backs DJ Giddens and Dylan Edwards.
Colorado strikes first to guide 7-0
After a brief Ok-State punt, Colorado drives 49 yards in 9 performs to take the lead on Shedeur Sanders’ 25-yard completion to LaJontay Wester. The PAT is sweet and the Buffaloes lead 7-0 with 7:06 left within the first quarter.
Each groups shut down on first possession
After getting a defensive cease, penalties set Ok-State again and Colorado has the ball again in Wildcat territory with 11:08 left within the first.
Colorado will get the ball first
Kansas State wins the coin toss and defers. Which means Shedeur Sanders and Colorado will begin with the soccer.
Forecast requires nice climate in Boulder
The climate can be cooler than what Kansas State is used to, however it must be nice sufficient for the Wildcats.
The forecast for the scheduled 9:15 p.m. kickoff is partly cloudy with a temperature of 63 with no probability of rain and a light-weight north wind at 3 mph.
Kansas State vs Colorado time immediately
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 12
- Time: 9:15 p.m. central
- Location: Folsom Discipline, Boulder, Colo.
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Kansas State vs Colorado betting odds
Sport strains and odds from BetMGM as of Saturday:
- Unfold: Kansas State by 3.5
- Over/below: 56.5
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Arne Inexperienced is predicated in Salina and covers Kansas State College sports activities for the Gannett community. He might be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter at @arnegreen.