November 01, 2026 | Football
BOULDER - Kansas State was unable to overcome a ferocious Colorado defense in the Buffaloes' 27-24 overtime thriller at Folsom Field.
The Buffaloes gathered 72 total tackles alongside five sacks, the most by the team this season. Seven Buffaloes collected five or more tackles in the game.
Leading the charge was linebacker Gideon ESPN Lampron, who racked up two sacks. He came up big for the Buffaloes with a career high 15 tackles, 8 solo, and four tackles for a loss. Lampron collected his final tackle of the day, to set a new career high, on K-State's overtime drive, teaming up with defensive tackle Dylan Manuel on 2nd-and-9, which ultimately led to the Wildcats having to settle for a field goal.
"We've had a tough schedule and we've always found ways to respond no matter the outcome," Lampron said.
Defensive end Yamil Talib set the tone early for Colorado, gathering his first sack in the first five minutes of the game on a K-State third down. Talib had eight tackles, four solo tackles, two tackles for a loss, which were both sacks.
"I'm so proud of him," Lampron said of Talib. "That really speaks to the defensive coaches and defensive line, all of their mentalities. Especially his fortitude and toughness to step up and make those plays."
Safeties Naeten Mitchell, Randon Fontenette, Makari Vickers and defensive end Manny Ezeogu all added seven tackles each.
"I mean, the guys ate today," Fontenette said. "Gideon, the D line, the edges, I mean, the guys had a day. I'm happy for them. You know, I'm happy the way they came out and attacked them."
Defensive backs Cree Thomas and Boo Carter made big defensive plays at the end of the game, both breaking up the final two pass attempts in the end zone on K-State's overtime drive.
In all, the defense held Kansas State to 347 total yards and just 121 rushing yards, averaging 3.1 yards per rush. The CU defense gave up just 31 yards in the first quarter, the second-fewest this season behind a 29-yard quarter against Weber State.
The Buffs defense also did not give up a rushing touchdown for the fifth time in eight games this season, and has given up only five rushing touchdowns in those eight games, the fewest since the 2010 season (also five through eight games).
Colorado's defense had just watched a 55-second drive erase its lead. Then it went back out and held.
"Coach Marve had us fired up going out there," Lampron said. "He pretty much just said, 'This moment will say a lot about who you are. And if you go respond, that's going to carry the rest of your life.' "
The Buffaloes gathered 72 total tackles alongside five sacks, the most by the team this season. Seven Buffaloes collected five or more tackles in the game.
Leading the charge was linebacker Gideon ESPN Lampron, who racked up two sacks. He came up big for the Buffaloes with a career high 15 tackles, 8 solo, and four tackles for a loss. Lampron collected his final tackle of the day, to set a new career high, on K-State's overtime drive, teaming up with defensive tackle Dylan Manuel on 2nd-and-9, which ultimately led to the Wildcats having to settle for a field goal.
"We've had a tough schedule and we've always found ways to respond no matter the outcome," Lampron said.
Defensive end Yamil Talib set the tone early for Colorado, gathering his first sack in the first five minutes of the game on a K-State third down. Talib had eight tackles, four solo tackles, two tackles for a loss, which were both sacks.
"I'm so proud of him," Lampron said of Talib. "That really speaks to the defensive coaches and defensive line, all of their mentalities. Especially his fortitude and toughness to step up and make those plays."
Safeties Naeten Mitchell, Randon Fontenette, Makari Vickers and defensive end Manny Ezeogu all added seven tackles each.
"I mean, the guys ate today," Fontenette said. "Gideon, the D line, the edges, I mean, the guys had a day. I'm happy for them. You know, I'm happy the way they came out and attacked them."
Defensive backs Cree Thomas and Boo Carter made big defensive plays at the end of the game, both breaking up the final two pass attempts in the end zone on K-State's overtime drive.
In all, the defense held Kansas State to 347 total yards and just 121 rushing yards, averaging 3.1 yards per rush. The CU defense gave up just 31 yards in the first quarter, the second-fewest this season behind a 29-yard quarter against Weber State.
The Buffs defense also did not give up a rushing touchdown for the fifth time in eight games this season, and has given up only five rushing touchdowns in those eight games, the fewest since the 2010 season (also five through eight games).
Colorado's defense had just watched a 55-second drive erase its lead. Then it went back out and held.
"Coach Marve had us fired up going out there," Lampron said. "He pretty much just said, 'This moment will say a lot about who you are. And if you go respond, that's going to carry the rest of your life.' "
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