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.

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.

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

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.

The Associated Press national player of the week in college football for Week 13 of the season: Devin Neal, Kansas The senior running back 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.

Kansas running back Devin Neal is The A 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.