Colorado Beats Kansas State 27-24 in OT on Isaac Wilson's TD Pass to Charlie Williams

Colorado finally got its first Big 12 win of the season on Saturday, Oct. 31, and it took overtime. Quarterback Isaac Wilson hit tight end Charlie Williams for an 11-yard touchdown in the extra period as the Buffaloes beat Kansas State 27-24 at Folsom Field in Boulder.

The win snapped Colorado’s five-game losing streak and improved the Buffs to 3-5 overall and 1-4 in the Big 12, according to Colorado Athletics. Kansas State fell to 4-4 and 1-4.

What was the final score of Kansas State vs. Colorado?

Colorado won 27-24 in overtime. The game kicked off at noon Mountain time (2 p.m. ET).

Kansas State kicked a field goal on its overtime possession, and Colorado answered with Wilson’s touchdown pass to Williams to end it.

How did Kansas State force overtime?

Kansas State was without its starting quarterback, Avery Johnson, because of injury, according to reports on the game. Dillon Duff started, but Blake Barnett took over and finished 18-of-28 for 224 yards and three touchdowns. Barnett tied the game with a touchdown pass to Garrett Oakley with two seconds left in regulation, per game reports, sending it to overtime.

Who is Richard Young?

Richard Young is a Colorado running back who transferred from Alabama. Against Kansas State, he ran for 120 yards on 24 carries and scored his first two touchdowns as a Buffalo, Colorado Athletics said. He led a ground game that piled up 222 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.

How did the teams compare?

Colorado outgained Kansas State 407 to 347 in total yards, per the official box score. The Buffs ran for 222 yards to K-State’s 121, while Kansas State threw for 226 yards to Colorado’s 185. Wilson passed for 185 yards, including the game-winner.

Why does this win matter for Colorado football?

After five straight losses, Colorado badly needed a result. The overtime win gives the Buffs their first conference victory of the year. At 3-5, Colorado still has ground to make up to reach bowl eligibility.

For Kansas State, the loss drops the Wildcats to .500 and adds uncertainty at quarterback while Johnson is out. How long he will be sidelined was not clear from the reporting.

What’s next for Colorado and K-State?

Colorado plays Arizona State next, on Saturday, Nov. 7, according to Colorado Athletics. Check Kansas State’s official schedule for the Wildcats’ next game and TV details.

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