Two former Big 12 rivals will meet for the first time in more than a decade when Colorado hosts No. 18 Kansas State on Saturday in a game with conference championship race implications. With the Buffaloes back in the Big 12,

The Colorado and Kansas State football game on Saturday will come down to three keys. Here's a look at each of them, plus a prediction.

The Buffs have won three consecutive games over Colorado State, UCF and Baylor, and have looked excellent in the process.