Colorado Buffaloes defeat Kansas State Wildcats 27-24: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · NCAAF · Kansas State Wildcats 24, Colorado Buffaloes 27
The Colorado Buffaloes beat the Kansas State Wildcats 27-24 in overtime on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Folsom Field. The spread pushed at Colorado Buffaloes -3. The game went over the closing total of 47.5, with 51 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Colorado Buffaloes final score and game recap
The Colorado Buffaloes led 7-0 after the first quarter. It was 7-7 at halftime. The second half was even at 14-14. It was tied 21-21 at the end of regulation. The Colorado Buffaloes won it in overtime.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Blake Barnett (Kansas State Wildcats): 18/28 passing for 224 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Josh Manning (Kansas State Wildcats): 6 catches for 73 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Richard Young (Colorado Buffaloes): 24 carries for 120 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Isaac Wilson (Colorado Buffaloes): 14/21 passing for 185 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
Who covered the spread in Kansas State Wildcats vs. Colorado Buffaloes?
Neither side covered: the Colorado Buffaloes won by 3 points, exactly the spread of 3, so it pushed.
The spread opened at Colorado Buffaloes -1.5 and closed at Colorado Buffaloes -3.
Did Kansas State Wildcats vs. Colorado Buffaloes go over or under the total?
The game went over: 51 points combined against a closing total of 47.5, over by 3.5.
The total opened at 47 and closed at 47.5.
How did AiQ's Kansas State Wildcats vs. Colorado Buffaloes predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Colorado Buffaloes to win at -155, a win (+$64.52 on a $100 bet).
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Colorado Buffaloes game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Kansas State Wildcats team total 21.5: the over, paying -115, with 24 scored.
- Colorado Buffaloes team total 24.5: the over, paying -106, with 27 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Colorado Buffaloes won the first quarter, paying -125.
- First-half moneyline: the first half was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the under, paying -110, with 7 points scored.
- First-half total 23.5: the under, paying -112, with 14 points scored.
- First-half spread: Kansas State Wildcats +1.5 covered, paying -110.
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Colorado Buffaloes odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Kansas State Wildcats at +130 and the Colorado Buffaloes at -160. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Colorado Buffaloes a 59% favorite. The Colorado Buffaloes won as the favorite at -160: $62.50 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Colorado Buffaloes, the best price before the game was -150 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−2.3% value).
The total moved up from 47 to 47.5, and the game went over.
Kansas State Wildcats and Colorado Buffaloes betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Kansas State Wildcats 4-4 in the 2026 regular season (4-1 at home, 0-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 8 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 3 times. That made it two straight losses for the Kansas State Wildcats.
This result left the Colorado Buffaloes 3-5 in the 2026 regular season (2-2 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 8 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 3 times, with 1 push.
What's next for Kansas State Wildcats and Colorado Buffaloes?
Next for the Kansas State Wildcats: the Oklahoma State Cowboys at home on Friday, November 6, 2026. Next for the Colorado Buffaloes: at the Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday, November 7, 2026.