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Sitting strong at 4-1 (2-0 Big 12), the Colorado Buffaloes will welcome the 4-1 (1-1 Big 12) Kansas State Wildcats to Folsom Field on Saturday for a massive matchup between conference title hopefuls.
Colorado, aided by its improved rushing attack and run defense, is riding a three-game winning streak heading into its toughest game of the season thus far. Kansas State is ranked No. 19 in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll with quarterback Avery Johnson and running back DJ Giddens leading the charge.
Ahead of Saturday’s 8:15 p.m. MT kickoff (ESPN), Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, defensive ends coach Vincent Dancy, running back Dallan Hayden, defensive tackle Chidozie Nwankwo, and defensive ends Taje McCoy and Samuel Okunlola each spoke with the media. Here’s what they had to say:
Coach Prime on facing former Colorado running back Dylan Edwards
Aug 31, 2024; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats running back Dylan Edwards (3) finds room to run during the first quarter against the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports
“They changed their name to the Dylan Edwards? That’s what the team is called now? The Dylan Edwards? We aren’t playing against Dylan Edwards. We are playing against a darn good football team. Dylan just happens to be on their team.”
Coach Prime on Colorado’s 4-1 start
Sep 21, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive tackle Tawfiq Thomas (95) celebrates as fans rush the field following an overtime win against the Baylor Bears at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images
“We expect the results when we put in the work. I just don’t want it going to their heads. But we shouldn’t be surprised of where we are. We should be appreciative and understanding of what allowed us to be where we are,…
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Author : Buffaloes Wire
Publish date : 2024-10-10 18:06:16
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