### ESPN's "College GameDay" Panel Predicts Upset by Colorado Buffaloes Against Kansas State

In an electrifying Week 7 of college football, ESPN's "College GameDay" broadcasted live from Eugene, Oregon, setting the stage for an intense Big Ten clash between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Oregon. Among the expert panel of Kirk Herbstreit, Rece Davis, Nick Saban, Pat McAfee, and Desmond Howard, a bold unanimous prediction emerged: the Colorado Buffaloes, led by Coach Deion Sanders, will upset the No. 18 Kansas State Wildcats.

Despite being 3.5-point underdogs and Kansas State favored at -165 on the money line, as per ESPN BET, the GameDay panel saw potential in the Buffaloes. Desmond Howard kicked off the predictions, drawing inspiration from an earlier interview with Sanders, stating, "We have 'Primetime' on our show. I think that their team has just found their groove after the Nebraska loss. I like Colorado in a very close game."

Nick Saban, who had previously doubted Sanders and the Buffaloes in Week 5, expressed his change of heart after Colorado's decisive 48-21 win against the UCF Knights. "I'm not going to go against my man, Deion, anymore this season," Saban asserted, putting his faith in Colorado for Week 7.

Pat McAfee noted potential tensions between Colorado and Oregon, referencing a pointed remark from Oregon Coach Dan Lanning before their dominant 42-6 victory over CU in 2023. Despite the boos from the Eugene crowd, McAfee stood firm in his conviction, "I like Colorado to go on a run in the wide-open Big 12."

Kirk Herbstreit, who joined the discussion from a plane en route to the Oklahoma-Texas game, rounded out the predictions by emphasizing the impact of CU quarterback Shedeur Sanders and the dynamic Travis Hunter. "Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter the difference in the game. Big plays through the air," he stated confidently.

The Buffaloes, currently boasting a 4-1 record with wins over North Dakota State, Colorado State, Baylor, and UCF, are eager to top their performance in 2023. Their sole loss came against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Week 2. With Shedeur Sanders showcasing an impressive 70.1 completion percentage, 14 touchdowns, and 1,630 yards, and Travis Hunter contributing significantly on both sides of the ball, Colorado has the ingredients for a compelling upset.

As Colorado battles Kansas State, a victory could enhance their profile significantly, positioning them as potential contenders for the Big 12 title and a spot in the College Football Playoff. All eyes will be on Boulder, Colorado, as the Buffaloes look to turn expert predictions into reality.