The Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Iowa State Cyclones 24-17 in a recent football game. Quarterback Kaidon Salter threw for 255 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing for 57 yards. Wide receiver Joseph Williams had a career-high performance with eight catches for 128 yards and a touchdown.

Colorado and coach Deion Sanders rebounded from a difficult stretch but also benefited from a key non-call vs. Iowa State

The game is, of course, never about one player, but if there was one player for the Colorado Buffaloes that needed something positive, it was Kaidon Salter.

Wide receiver Joseph Williams enjoyed his best game yet with the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday, hauling in eight catches for 128 yards and one touch

Deion Sanders had issued a challenge to his team and to his young quarterback, Kaidon Salter, to respond when adversity struck-and on Saturday, Salter did just that, guiding Colora

Salter is expected to regain the starting role for the Buffaloes after Ryan Staub faltered as the starter in Week 3

Colorado's offense has struggled in the second half of games, averaging only seven points. Quarterback Kaidon Salter's performance, including three interceptions, was a significant factor in the loss. The team's schedule is expected to become more difficult for the remainder of the season.

LIVE updates: Colorado vs. Iowa State: Score, news updates, highlights from the big 12 showdown originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. 2:12PM: Kaidon Salter pass complete to Omarion Miller for 8 yds to the ISU 42 for a 1ST down. 2nd & 7 at 50