Colorado cruises past Colorado St. 93-65 behind Simpson's 27

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders, center in hoodie, and his son, Shedeur, right, greet fans during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game between Colorado and Colorado State on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado guard KJ Simpson, left, is fouled by Colorado State guard Taviontae Jackson in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders, right, greets fans during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game between Colorado and Colorado State on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado guard Julian Hammond III, right, passes the ball as Colorado State guard John Tonje defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado State guard Isaiah Stevens, right, looks to pass the ball as Colorado forward Tristan da Silva, front left, and guard KJ Simpson defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado guard Nique Clifford, right, pulls down a rebound as Colorado State forward James Moors defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado guard KJ Simpson reacts after hitting a 3-point basket against Colorado State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado guard KJ Simpson, left, reacts after hitting a 3-point basket as guard Nique Clifford looks on in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado State, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado State guard Jalen Lake, right, tries to steal the ball from Colorado forward Tristan da Silva in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado guard KJ Simpson, front right, drives to the rim past Colorado State guards Isaiah Stevens, front left, and John Tonje in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)