Kansas State Wildcats 31–28 Colorado Buffaloes: Final Score & Recap | Week 7, 2024

Quick answer

Kansas State Wildcats defeated Colorado Buffaloes 31–28 in Week 7, 2024. Final score: Kansas State Wildcats 31, Colorado Buffaloes 28.

Game summary

Kansas State Wildcats edged Colorado Buffaloes 31–28 in Week 7 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) — 369.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.40 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: DJ Giddens — 182.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Omarion Miller — 8 rec, 145.0 yds.
EPA edge: Colorado (+0.260/play) vs Kansas State (+0.210/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kansas State Wildcats	6	6	9	6	31
Colorado Buffaloes	6	0	6	12	28

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

KSUKansas State Wildcats

+3OPP 31

COLOColorado Buffaloes

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Colorado
Q1TD
LWLaJohntay Wester
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Shedeur Sanders pass to LaJohntay Wester for a touchdown (25 yards)
Kansas State
Q1TD
AJAvery Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Avery Johnson rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
Kansas State
Q2TD
DEDylan Edwards
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Dylan Edwards rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Kansas State
Q3TD
JBJayce Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Avery Johnson pass to Jayce Brown for a touchdown (1 yard)
Colorado
Q3TD
WSWill Sheppard
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Shedeur Sanders pass to Will Sheppard for a touchdown (7 yards)
Kansas State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 31
Score
21-12
Field goal good from 48 yards
Colorado
Q4TD
IAIsaiah Augustave
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
Isaiah Augustave rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Colorado
Q4TD
LWLaJohntay Wester
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
Shedeur Sanders pass to LaJohntay Wester for a touchdown (11 yards)
Kansas State
Q4TD
JBJayce Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-24
Avery Johnson pass to Jayce Brown for a touchdown (50 yards)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) — 369.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.40 EPA/play +17.39 EPA
Avery Johnson (Kansas State) — 259.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +0.95 EPA
Ta'Quan Roberson (Kansas State) — 14.0 yds · +0.14 EPA/play +0.43 EPA

Rushing

DJ Giddens (Kansas State) — 182.0 yds +0.31 EPA
Dylan Edwards (Kansas State) — 21.0 yds · 1 TD +0.21 EPA
Dallan Hayden (Colorado) — 11.0 yds -0.71 EPA

Receiving

Omarion Miller (Colorado) — 8 rec · 145.0 yds +1.61 EPA
Jayce Brown (Kansas State) — 6 rec · 121.0 yds +2.00 EPA
Will Sheppard (Colorado) — 5 rec · 83.0 yds +1.35 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Shedeur Sanders	Colorado	44	77.3%	369	3	+0.40	+17.39
Avery Johnson	Kansas State	26	57.7%	259	2	+0.04	+0.95
Ta'Quan Roberson	Kansas State	3	66.7%	14	0	+0.14	+0.43

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Kansas State	Colorado
Plays	68	57
EPA / play	+0.210	+0.260
Total EPA	+14.26	+14.82
Success rate	45.6%	45.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.048	+0.395
Rush EPA / play	+0.330	-0.198
Yards	494	414

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Colorado	3	8	-1.92	Punt
Q1	Kansas State	3	18	+0.22	Punt
Q1	Colorado	9	49	+3.91	Pass TD
Q1	Kansas State	11	75	+6.38	Rush TD
Q1	Colorado	5	20	-0.64	Punt
Q2	Kansas State	6	38	+0.32	Punt
Q2	Colorado	7	24	-1.17	Punt
Q2	Kansas State	8	60	+5.10	Rush TD
Q2	Colorado	4	37	+0.35	Ended
Q3	Kansas State	16	86	+6.63	Pass TD
Q3	Colorado	7	75	+6.84	Pass TD
Q3	Kansas State	7	27	-1.49	Field goal
Q3	Colorado	5	96	+0.68	Interception
Q4	Kansas State	3	6	-2.15	Punt
Q4	Colorado	11	78	+6.47	Rush TD
Q4	Kansas State	8	103	-5.04	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Shedeur Sanders pass intercepted (-6.16 EPA)
Q4 · Kansas State Wildcats · Avery Johnson pass to Jayce Brown for a touchdown (50 yards) (+5.16 EPA)
Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Shedeur Sanders pass to Omarion Miller for 51 yards (2nd & 28) (+5.04 EPA)
Q4 · Kansas State Wildcats · Avery Johnson pass intercepted (-4.82 EPA)
Q1 · Kansas State Wildcats · Avery Johnson rushes 8 yards for a touchdown (+4.72 EPA)
Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Shedeur Sanders pass to Omarion Miller for 24 yards (3rd & 13) (+4.15 EPA)
Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Shedeur Sanders pass to LaJohntay Wester for a touchdown (25 yards) (+3.93 EPA)
Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Shedeur Sanders pass to LaJohntay Wester for 8 yards (4th & 7) (+3.63 EPA)

Key takeaways

Kansas State Wildcats controlled the final (31–28) in Week 7.
Passing edge: Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) — 369.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Colorado at 0.26 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Kansas State Wildcats vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Kansas State Wildcats 31, Colorado Buffaloes 28 in Week 7 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Kansas State Wildcats vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Kansas State Wildcats won with a final score of 31–28.

Where can I find the Kansas State Wildcats vs Colorado Buffaloes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401636894.

Who led Kansas State Wildcats vs Colorado Buffaloes in passing?

Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) led passers with 369.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Kansas State Wildcats at Colorado Buffaloes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.