Colorado's Shedeur Sanders 7-yard touchdown pass to Will Sheppard against KSU

With 4:44 left in the third quarter, Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders connected with wide receiver Will Sheppard for a 7-yard touchdown pass, cutting Kansas State's lead to 21-14. The touchdown was Sheppard's second touchdown of the season and came at a crucial time as the Buffaloes attempted to mount a comeback.

Sheppard, who now has four receptions for 69 yards in the game, played in the absence of key wide receivers Travis Hunter and Jimmy Horn Jr., both of whom were sidelined by injuries. The Buffaloes' receiving corps faced increased pressure to perform, and Sheppard was one of the players who rose to the challenge. His ability to create separation and find space in the end zone gave Sanders a reliable target, and the connection between the two was a highlight in a game where the Buffaloes struggled to stay within reach.

Sanders, showing his usual poise in the pocket, delivered a well-placed ball to Sheppard, capping a decisive attack that helped shift the momentum back in Colorado's favor. As the Buffaloes look to remain competitive without some of their top playmakers, it will be crucial to their offense that Sheppard continues to emerge as a threat in the red zone.

With Hunter and Horn out, the pressure remains on Sheppard and the rest of the receiving corps to maintain productivity. As Colorado moves forward, Sanders will have to rely on these up-and-coming players to keep their offense going and remain competitive in a hard-fought game against Kansas State.