# Colorado Ends Five-Game Slide With Overtime Win Over Kansas State

Isaac Wilson’s 11-yard touchdown pass to Charlie Williams gave Colorado a 27–24 overtime victory after Kansas State forced the extra period with two seconds left.

By Will Langan | 24X7 News
Published: 2026-11-01T00:00:21.214Z
Updated: 2026-11-01T00:00:21.214Z
Section: Sports
Format: News
Canonical: https://24x7news.us/articles/colorado-kansas-state-overtime-october-31-2026

Colorado ended a five-game losing streak with a 27–24 overtime victory over Kansas State in Boulder on Saturday, October 31.

Kansas State forced overtime when backup quarterback Blake Barnett found Garrett Oakley for an eight-yard touchdown with two seconds remaining in regulation. The Wildcats had taken possession at their own 38-yard line with 55 seconds left and drove 62 yards in six plays.

Kansas State opened the extra period with a 25-yard field goal by Luis Rodriguez after its drive stalled at the Colorado 7. Colorado then ran four consecutive times before Isaac Wilson connected with Charlie Williams for an 11-yard touchdown on third-and-nine, ending the game.

Barnett completed 18 of 28 passes for 224 yards and three touchdowns after entering in relief of Dillon Duff. He threw scoring passes to Josh Manning, Linkon Cure and Oakley. Barnett also rushed for 40 yards.

Colorado running back Richard Young scored twice and finished with 120 rushing yards, according to the official box score. Jaquail Smith added a 47-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.

The Buffaloes improved to 3–5 overall and 1–4 in the Big 12. Kansas State fell to 4–4 and 1–4.

The game was tied at 7 at halftime and 14 after three quarters. Young’s 22-yard touchdown run gave Colorado a 21–14 lead early in the fourth before Kansas State’s last-minute response.

Kansas State’s official report and final statistical record list the same score, scoring sequence and overtime finish.

Sources
Kansas State Athletics — October 31 Game Report: https://www.kstatesports.com/news/2026/10/31/football-k-state-drops-heartbreaker-in-overtime-at-colorado-27-24
Kansas State Athletics — Official Final Box Score: https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/football/stats/2026/colorado/boxscore/19194

## Sources
- Kansas State Athletics — October 31 Game Report: https://www.kstatesports.com/news/2026/10/31/football-k-state-drops-heartbreaker-in-overtime-at-colorado-27-24
- Kansas State Athletics — Official Final Box Score: https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/football/stats/2026/colorado/boxscore/19194