Colorado vs Kansas State Live Stream, Where to Watch, TV Channels, Predictions, Picks, Spreads, Odds

The two former Big 12 rivals will meet for the first time in more than a decade when Colorado hosts No. 18 Kansas State on Saturday in a game with implications for the conference championship race. With the Buffaloes back in the Big 12, the Wildcats are making their first trip to Boulder since 2010 as they look to derail the Buffs' hot start to the 2024 season under second-year coach Deion Sanders.

Both teams are coming off a bye in Week 5. 1-1) with a 42-20 victory over an Oklahoma State team that was expected to contend for the Big 12 title.

The matchup is a contrast in styles. The Wildcats like to run the football with DJ Giddens and an explosive back with mobile quarterback Avery Johnson. Colorado counters with one of the nation's pass-oriented offenses, led by quarterback Shedeur Sanders and a stellar cast of receivers.

The Colorado transfer, built on a handful of high-end skill players and the flash of Sanders, one of the sport's most visible coaches. Kansas State built on internal development and the underwhelming leadership of sixth-year coach Chris Kleiman. Given their stark differences and what's at stake, this should be an interesting finish to the Week 7 slate.

How to watch Colorado vs Kansas State live

the date: Saturday, October 12 | the time: 10:15 pm ET
location: Folsom Field — Boulder, Colorado
TV: ESPN | Live Stream: fubo (try free)

Colorado vs. Kansas State: Need to know

Travis Hunter's Heisman Case: Sanders (No. 9) and athlete Travis Hunter (No. 1) have not one but two players from Colorado among CBS Sports' top 100 2025 NFL Draft prospects. Given that he's an elite receiver and an elite cornerback, there's no consensus on what Hunter will be at the next level. For now, he's electric on both sides of the football and has established himself as a Heisman Trophy contender. Hunter is a lockdown with five interceptions in 14 career games with the Buffaloes and a game-changing receiver who has amassed 1,282 yards and 11 touchdowns in his time with the program. He's a generational talent who has made game-clinching plays on both sides of Buffalo. This game presents another chance for him to make his case to be the most unconventional Heisman winner of the 21st century.

Colorado vs. Run: Slowing Kansas State's run game will be key for Colorado as it looks to prevent the Wildcats from dominating time of possession. The Wildcats torched Oklahoma State with 187 yards rushing from Giddens and 60 yards from Johnson. Jadon Jackson and Dylan Edwards also contributed to the Wildcats' 300-yard barrage in a convincing win over the Cowboys. Although he's not K-State's featured back, Edwards' role would make for a good story. He was Colorado's leading rusher last season and caught 36 passes for the Buffs before joining the Wildcats. Colorado is one of only six schools not to allow a 100-yard rusher this season, so this will be a key battle.

Kansas State vs. Pass: Colorado is No. 9 nationally in passing offense at 326 yards per game, and Sanders has completed 70.1% of his passes with 14 touchdowns and just three interceptions. While Hunter is his favorite target with 46 receptions for 561 yards, Sanders has multiple weapons at his disposal. Jimmy Horn Jr., Lajonte Wester and Will Shepard each have at least 17 receptions and each has found the end zone at least once this season. Keeping track of so many playmakers will be a challenge for the Wildcats' defense. Although Kansas State has defeated an Arizona team highlighted by star receiver Tetyroa McMillan and an Oklahoma State team with strong arms like Brennan Presley, the Buffs are unique in the depth of their receiving corps.

Colorado vs. Kansas State Predictions, Picks

The last time Colorado faced a team as well-rounded as Kansas State was in Week 2 when the Buffaloes lost at Nebraska. K-State will test a Buffs run defense that has been solid thus far, and the Wildcats also have the defensive depth needed to serve against Colorado's potent offensive attack. If Johnson can limit his turnovers — the Wildcats were on the wrong end of a 3-0 turnover deficit in their only loss at BYU — look for Kansas State to escape with a win. Pick: Kansas State -4

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