The ongoing problems that leave Colorado facing the distinct possibility of missing out on the postseason must be attributed to fourth-year coach Dan Hawkins.

He was charged with establishing discipline and order in what had become an unruly program. He did restore the Buffaloes' character, but the win-loss totals that eventually reflect the most on every coach satisfy no one, including Hawkins.

The coach stands just 15-30 overall while fielding a team this season that is 2-6 overall and 1-3 in the Big 12 entering a Nov. 7 home game against Texas A&M.

"It's all on me," Hawkins said. "Ultimately, that's what it comes down to. No question. That's the nature of it. I don't shirk that at all."

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Danario Alexander caught two touchdown passes while Missouri's swarming defense had eight sacks and forced four turnovers, helping the Tigers hold off Colorado, 36-17, on Saturday to end a three-game slide. The Tigers (5-3, 1-3 Big 12) jumped out to a big lead, scoring 33 straight points, and appeared on their way to another rout of Colorado (2-6, 1-3).