After years in the wilderness, the Jayhawks could be looking at consecutive bowl games and potentially a date in Birmingham, Frisco, or even Phoenix for their second straight Guaranteed Rate Bowl. For now, though, the focus is simple: Beat Baylor, make history, and extend the season.

Early betting line: Colorado is a 2.5-point favorite. What an important game for both sides. Kansas needs a win to keep alive its hopes of returning to a bowl game, while Colorado is in the mix for the Big 12 championship and a berth in the College Football Playoff.

How did Kansas football’s game against Colorado on Saturday play out? Here is what happened during the Big 12 Conference matchup.

Nov 23, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas head coach Lance Leipold during the Colorado head coach Deion Sanders watches the run of play during the 2nd quarter between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Colorado Buffaloes at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images / Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

The Jayhawks upset No. 16 Colorado 37-21 in Kansas City on Saturday, keeping their bowl contention hopes alive with one game to play. “I’m extremely proud of them, their resolve and resiliency of going through it,