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Colorado Buffaloes Snap Losing Streak with Iowa State Win

10/13/2025

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Buffaloes Triumph Over Iowa State

The Colorado Buffaloes defeated No. 22 Iowa State 24-17 on October 11, 2025, ending a two-game losing streak.
Quarterback Kaidon Salter passed for 255 yards and two touchdowns, highlighted by a 70-yard completion to Omarion Miller.
Joseph Williams recorded eight receptions for 128 yards, while Colorado's defense secured an interception and stopped Iowa State on a crucial fourth down.
Coach Deion Sanders, recovering from surgery, commended his team's resilience despite missing 17 players.
Both teams will face new challenges on October 25.

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Campbell Critiques No-Call

Iowa State's loss to Colorado drew comparisons with the controversial 2017 Farmageddon game.
Matt Campbell, Iowa State's head coach, criticized a pivotal no-call on defensive pass interference that led to a turnover.
Iowa State running back Abu Sama had his best game since 2023, but Cyclones' decision-making faltered late.
The Cyclones stand 5-2 overall and 2-2 in the Big 12, with a bye before BYU and Arizona State.

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Historical Context

The 2017 Farmageddon game between Iowa State and Kansas State highlighted ongoing officiating controversies in college football. This incident followed Iowa State's previous loss to Colorado, where similar officiating issues arose. Such controversies can significantly impact team morale and strategies as the Cyclones prepare for future opponents, including BYU and Arizona State, emphasizing the need for consistent officiating standards.

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Buffaloes Triumph Over Iowa State

The Colorado Buffaloes defeated No. 22 Iowa State 24-17 on October 11, 2025, ending a two-game losing streak.
Quarterback Kaidon Salter passed for 255 yards and two touchdowns, highlighted by a 70-yard completion to Omarion Miller.
Joseph Williams recorded eight receptions for 128 yards, while Colorado's defense secured an interception and stopped Iowa State on a crucial fourth down.
Coach Deion Sanders, recovering from surgery, commended his team's resilience despite missing 17 players.
Both teams will face new challenges on October 25.

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