It’s been a wild ride for Kansas football, and after their 17-13 upset over No. 6 BYU on Saturday, the Jayhawks look poised to deliver another shocking blow to the playoff race.

This time, it’s Deion Sanders and his No. 17 Colorado Buffaloes for Kansas to go after as it tries to make history.

Kansas is on a roll right now. Back-to-back wins over ranked opponents for the first time in program history, including last week’s victory over No. 17 Iowa State, have solidified the Jayhawks as a serious underdog threat.

With the team’s newfound confidence and a record-breaking performance in Provo, they now have a golden opportunity to spoil Colorado’s dream season.

Deion Sanders has garnered a ton of attention in his second year as head coach at Colorado, and for good reason. His flashy persona and the hype surrounding his program have brought the Buffaloes into the national spotlight and rankings. And then a funny thing happened along the way.

Coach Prime’s team got really, really good.

There’s no question that the Jayhawks have their hands full. Colorado’s dynamic duo — quarterback Shedeur Sanders and two-way star Travis Hunter Jr. — is one of the most electrifying in college football this season.

To pull off the upset, Kansas will need to execute a game plan that slows these two down and disrupts Colorado’s offense.

Sanders has proven he can do it all at quarterback — he’s got a rocket arm, solid mobility, and excellent field vision.

To slow him down, Kansas’ defense needs to generate consistent pressure on him without leaving gaps in coverage. Shedeur is great at finding open receivers, but he’s not quite as dangerous on the run as some dual-threat quarterbacks.

Kansas will likely consider doubling Hunter when he’s lined up as a wide receiver. They’ll want to disrupt his routes at the line of scrimmage, not allowing him to get a clean release or run free down the field. They’re in a good spot to do that with Mello Dotson and Cobee Bryant in the fold.

But let’s be honest — the Jayhawks won’t be intimidated.

After taking down BYU, Kansas has nothing to lose, and that makes it even more dangerous. This is no longer an underdog type of team. It’s one on a roll at the right time.

Don’t sleep on the Jayhawks, folks.

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All the Colorado School of Mines football program can do now is wait.

The Orediggers did what they could in Saturday’s regular-season finale at Marv Kay Stadium, steamrolling Fort Lewis 67-9 in their last chance to make a closing statement for inclusion in the NCAA Division II playoffs.

Mines (8-3, 6-3 RMAC) piled up 622 yards of offense and even got a touchdown from its defense in an all-phases rout. Four players ran in touchdowns and Flynn Schiele and Nick Stone caught scoring passes as well. Jake Sype had 89 yards on 8-of-9 passing in his first career start, and Denver South product Joseph Capra threw for 283 yards and three touchdowns while splitting time at QB.

The Orediggers allowed just 135 yards of offense for Fort Lewis (3-8, 2-7), compiling seven sacks and three turnovers while holding the Skyhawks without a single conversion on third (0 of 14) or fourth (0 for 2) down.

CSU Pueblo (10-1, 9-0) put the finishing touches on its outright RMAC championship with a come-from-behind 38-21 win over Chadron State. Mines finished tied for third in the conference with Colorado Mesa (7-4, 6-3), while Western Colorado (10-1, 8-1) was second.

The Orediggers entered Saturday ranked 10th in the region and need to rise into the top seven in order to reach the postseason. They will learn their fate when the selections are announced Sunday afternoon.

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Saturday’s scores

South Dakota Mines 44, Adams State 6

Western Colorado 37, Colorado Mesa 7

CSU Pueblo 38, Chadron State 21

Black Hills State 48, New Mexico Highlands 31

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The Utah Utes had a golden opportunity to set the tone early against the Colorado Buffaloes, thanks to an interception by linebacker Lander Barton on the first play of the game. Barton capitalized on Shedeur Sanders’ misstep, returning the pick 17 yards and giving Utah excellent field position. However, the Utes’ inability to find the end zone limited them to a field goal, settling for an early 3-0 lead instead of a commanding start.

Offensive struggles plagued Utah throughout the first half, largely due to their ineffective rushing attack. Without a reliable ground game, the Utes were forced to lean heavily on quarterback Isaac Wilson, who struggled to find a rhythm. Wilson completed only 8 of 20 passes for 62 yards, throwing an interception to Travis Hunter late in the half. The play was a deflating moment for the Utes, as Wilson’s pass, intended for Munir McClain, was tipped by Colorado cornerback Hood before being snagged by Hunter. Although Utah’s defense managed to hold the Buffs scoreless after the turnover, it was yet another missed opportunity for the Utes to shift momentum.

The offensive struggles took a toll on Utah’s defense, which played valiantly but began to wear down under the strain of repeatedly being sent back onto the field. The Utes defense managed to disrupt Sanders’ usual passing dominance, holding him to two touchdowns and one interception. They also applied consistent pressure, sacking Sanders twice and forcing a second turnover. However, Utah’s offense couldn’t capitalize on these defensive efforts, going three-and-out on four consecutive possessions.

Despite their defensive grit, the Utes found themselves trailing 21-9 at halftime. The lack of offensive production and failure to score touchdowns instead of field goals left Utah in a precarious position. To compete with Colorado, the Utes needed to adjust their offensive game plan, particularly along the offensive line, which struggled to match Colorado’s defensive intensity.

If Utah hoped to win, they had to find the end zone and capitalize on Colorado’s sloppy play. With the Buffs likely to make halftime adjustments, Utah’s inability to generate consistent offense threatened to leave them trailing in the second half.