Bledsoe struggles as Kansas tops Colorado
Colorado backup Adam Bledsoe, pressed into action after Moschetti’s concussion, goes 3 for 9 for 21 yards in a 33-17 loss to Kansas. Neuheisel notes the tough spot, while Jayhawks’ Winbush runs for 276 yards and KU builds a 20-14 lead en route to the win. Colorado (6-2, 3-2) heads to Missouri after a bye.
Kansas Defeats Colorado In Lawrence First Ranked-Foe Win Since 1995
Referee Tom Ahlers led a seven-man Big 12 crew as Kansas upset Colorado 37 34 at home. Kansas built on strong defense with 12 tackles by Steve Bratten and a late fourth quarter fumble return by Tim Bowers for a 48 yard TD. Colorado, hampered by two fumbles and two interceptions, edged toward the red zone but failed with a 37 yard field goal and late turnovers.
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Colorado
Drew
Bledsoe
NFL
Mike Moschetti
Kansas
Buffaloes
Dion Rayford
Moschetti
Yakima
Wash
Rick Neuheisel
Jeremy Weisinger
Neuheisel
Marion Barnes
Barnes
Buffs
Ryan Johanningmeier
David Winbush
Winbush
Joe Garcia
Jayhawks
Steve Bratten
Jerem Hanak
Tim Bowers
Jayhawk
Missouri
Tom Ahlers
Des Moines
Iowa
Michael Chandler
Termaine Fulton
Byron Gasaway
Harrison Hill
Jeremy Hanak
Dion Johnson
Johnson
Joe
Jamie Harris
Mike Moschett
Patrick Brown
Jeremy Aldrich
Lawrence High
Greg Erb
Lawrence
Oklahoma
Bratten
Hanak
Marlon Barnes
Bulls
Tom Ashworth
Darrin Chiaverini
Jay Alexander
Alexander
FG Garcia
Maschetti
Eric Patterson
Garcia
Brady McDonnell
Tyrus Fontenot
Win
Aldrich
Atown
Bowers
Corden Johnson
Notable KU comeback over Colorado in windy late game drive
Kansas edged Colorado 33 to 17 after taking a 7 0 lead, with Winbush slicing in two rushing TDs and Moschetti and Alexander directing key drives. Colorado countered with multiple sustained marches but could not overcome KU's second half surge led by Winbush and Garcia.
Kansas vs Colorado football game summary
Kansas defeated Colorado with the Jayhawks totaling 373 yards and 13 third quarter points. Kansas star David Winbush rushed for 268 yards on 29 carries while Termaine Fulton led receiving with 44 yards. Colorado’s offense totaled 373 yards as Mike Maschetti threw for 200 yards and two interceptions. Attendance was about 31,600 with officials listed as Ahlers, Jankowski, Wilson and others.
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Colorado
Kansas
Ywayne Cherrington
Carden Johnson
Mike Moschell
Marlon Barnes
Gabe Leonard
Marcquesane
Damien Barton
Adam Bledsoe
David Winbush
Julius Bruce
Dustin Curry
Jay Alexander
Zac Wegner
Mike Mas
Roman Hallowell
Termaine Fulton
Byron Gasaway
Michael Chandler
Eric Patterson
Moran Norris
Nick Pietsch
Matt Tyler
Michael Lewis
Ben Kelly
Brandon Southward
Jashon Sykes
Ramon Wheeler
Marcus Washington
Steve Bralten
James Harris
Tim Bowers
Ghad Coellner
Patrick Brown
Michael Allen
Dion Rayford
Greg Erb
Ahlers
Jim Jankowski
James Wilson
Rounderwood
Randy McAnally
Michael Weatherford
Brad van Vark
Winbush Runs Kansas Past Colorado in Thrilling Upset
Kansas State standout David Winbush rushed a career high 268 yards and three touchdowns aiding a 33-17 win over No. 17 Colorado. Offensive line play and a reshuffled lineup, including Jay Alexander stepping in for Zac Wegner, fueled the Jayhawks as QB injury adversity sparked a collective surge.
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Colorado
Killeen
Texas
Tony Sands
Missouri
Buffaloes
Kansas
Jay Alexander
Zac Wegner
Zac
Hunt
Justin Glasgow
Jay
Glasgow
Dan Dercher
Dercher
Wegner
Chris Enneking
Bob Schmidt
Bobby Schmidt
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