The Buffaloes, known for their outspoken demeanor under Coach Deion Sanders, directed some bold remarks toward Kansas in the lead-up to the game. But on the field, the Jayhawks were the ones who backed up their words, dominating in the trenches and controlling the pace.

Kansas senior running back Devin Neal formed both hands into the shape of a heart, acknowledging 56,470 fans who chanted his name as the final seconds ticked off the clock in the Jayhawks’ 37-21 victory over Colorado on Saturday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Kansas running back Devin Neal is The Associated Press college football player of the week. The senior ran for 207 yards and three touchdowns on a career-high 37 carries and caught four passes for 80 yards and a TD in the Jayhawks’ 37-21 win over Colorado.

Nov 23, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Colorado defensive tackle Anquin Barnes Jr. (92) brings down Kansas running back Devin Neal (4) during the 1st 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 culture that Devin Neal played a key part in building at Kansas was on full display at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday afternoon, as the Jayhawks dominated the No. 16 Colorado Buffaloes in a 37-21 victory.

Kansas made college football history by winning the game. The Jayhawks, now 5-6, have beaten ranked teams in the Top 25 in three consecutive weeks. That has never happened before in college football. Hunter had a big game with eight catches for 125 yards but Colorado’s defense could not stop Neal, Jalon Daniels and Kansas.

Kansas running back Devin Neal is The Associated Press college football player of the week. The senior ran for 207 yards and three touchdowns on a career-high 37 carries and caught four passes for 80 yards and a TD in the Jayhawks’ 37-21 win over Colorado.

Devin Neal ran for 207 yards and three touchdowns, caught four passes for 80 yards and another score and led Kansas to a 37-21 victory over No. 16 Colorado on Saturday that dealt a big blow to the Buffaloes' hopes of playing for the Big 12 title.