Colorado outlasted Iowa State 24-17 at Folsom Field in a back-and-forth battle featuring multiple lead changes. Quarterback Kaidon Salter connected on two critical touchdown passes, including a 70-yard strike to Omarion Miller to open the second half. The Buffaloes defense stood tall in the fourth quarter, preserving the lead after Alejandro Mata's 29-yard field goal provided the final margin of victory.