Buffs Rally Past Kansas to Open Big 12 Play 27 16
Colorado overcome a slow start at home to beat Kansas 27 16 in the Big 12 opener. Gary Barnett shifted from run mix to a power ground game in the second half, with Chris Brown rushing 140 yards and Cordan Johnson 113 as the Buffs amassed 338 rushing yards and 186 passing. Andrew Davison’s pregame jab sparked a team-wide response as Colorado held Kansas to 76 yards in the second half.
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Kansas suffered through a tough loss to Colorado in a high scoring clash
Quarter by quarter recap of the Kansas versus Colorado game. Johnny Beck and Chris Brown traded field goals and touchdowns as Colorado built a slender lead, then stretched it with strong air and ground gains. Kinsey, Ochs, and Flores produced key plays for Colorado while Kansas banners Jake Letourneau intercepted a late drive.
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Colorado Stuns Kansas With Big Second Half Rally
Colorado tops Kansas 27 to 16 after a 34-3 run in the second half. Chris Brown leads Colorado with 140 rushing yards and Craig Ochs adds 186 passing yards as Colorado overcomes a 3- to- laters start. Attendance hits 47,495 at the stadium.
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Kinsey leads KU comeback bid at Colorado in tough loss
Kansas gains 202 yards in the first half and 165 through the air for Mario Kinsey in his first start, but Colorado clamps down after halftime. Kinsey finishes 12 of 25 for 165 yards with a 38 yard TD to Roger Ross as KU drops to 2-1 and prepares for Texas Tech.
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