How can Colorado make the Big 12 Championship game after Kansas's loss? the Buffaloes’ best shot at a playoff berth explored 

It was a disappointing weekend for Deion Sanders and No. 16 Colorado (8-3, 6-2 Big 12 ) as they lost on the road to Kansas (5-6, 4-4 Big 12). The Jayhawks ended the Buffaloes' four-game winning streak with a 37-21 defeat in Kansas City.

This has clouded the Buffaloes' hope of reaching the playoffs. Sitting second in the Big 12 standing, they had a clear path entering into the Week 13 game. However, the loss has brought in some uncertainty. Here’s a look at how they can now make the title game.

How can Colorado make the Big 12 championship game?

Following the loss to Kansas on Saturday, Colorado’s path to the Big 12 championship game is not straightforward. The Buffaloes no longer have their fate in their hands and need things to fall in their favor in the final week of the regular season.

To reach the Big 12 championship game, the game against Oklahoma State in Week 14 is a must-win. The Cowboys have been underwhelming this season with no win in conference play so far. This is expected to be an easy game to navigate for the Buffaloes.

Deion Sanders and his team need to see one or more teams in contention for the championship game suffer a defeat in its final regular season game.

BYU currently tops the Big 12 standing and a loss at home against Houston in Week 14 will get Colorado to the conference championship game. With a similar record in conference play then, the Buffaloes will win the tiebreaker.

Should BYU come out victorious in the “battle of the Cougars,” Colorado can still make the Big 12 championship game. They will need Arizona State to lose to Arizona or Iowa State to lose to Kansas State. Either of these scenarios will see the Buffaloes in the title game.

The path is now a little difficult for Deion Sanders and his team. However, they still have a good chance of making it.