On a bitter, windy day in Manhattan, Joe Jackson’s three TDs carried K-State past Colorado 24–14, scraping to 6–6 and just barely into bowl season.

Kansas State swept No. 20 Colorado 3–0 at Morgan Family Arena, led by Aniya Clinton’s 17 kills and Ava LeGrand’s all-around play, signaling the Wildcats’ rise as a conference contender.

K-States 31-28 victory over Colorado on Saturday night wasn’t just another nail-biting Big 12 after-dark matchup—it was a statement game.