A reprieve from the grueling start to Big 12 play has arrived for Deion Sanders and Colorado — at least on paper.

The reeling Buffaloes, in the midst of a five-game losing streak that has followed a 2-0 start, will welcome Kansas State to Folsom Field for a Halloween matinee Saturday (noon, TNT/truTV/HBO Max).

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The Wildcats represent the most winnable game in Boulder since a Week 2 matchup vs. FCS Weber State, as they have also struggled in Big 12 play, losing three of their last four following a 3-0 start.

It’s the first time since late September CU won’t face a team that is currently or recently in The Associated Press Top 25 rankings, and K-State is dealing with a number of key injuries, most notably at quarterback.

“I told (athletic director) Gene (Taylor) this morning.…