 By the start of his 1991 junior season, opposing Big Eight coaches were well aware of Figures' defensive skills and sought to direct offensive plays away from him, but nevertheless compiled two interceptions and 39 tackles, and helped the Buffaloes win a share of their third straight Big Eight championship and another top-25 ranking.As a senior in 1992, he had six more interceptions while logging 38 tackles, and was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American.He was also the recipient of the Jim Thorpe Award and Jack Tatum Trophy as the best college defensive back in the country.