“As quick as they jump on, they can jump off. As quick as they support, they try to dismantle. As quick as they love, they could hate,” Sanders said as his team returned from a bye week and prepares to host No. 18 Kansas State (4-1, 1-1 Big 12). “I really don’t get into that. I definitely know who said what for my purposes.”

The question on many minds now is how the AP voters will respond if the Buffs upset Kansas State. Colorado’s early success this season, including a 4-1 start, has already turned heads, but another statement w in could solidify their standing as legitimate contenders, especially against a ranked team.