The Utah Utes (4-5) face off against the Colorado Buffaloes (7-2) on Saturday, November 16th. This game will be played at Folsom Field in Boulder and televised on FOX. Colorado is coming off a win in their previous game, while Utah is looking to get back on track from a loss to the BYU. Kickoff is set for 12:00 ET.
Utah Utes vs Colorado Buffaloes
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Utah Offense Breakdown
Utah’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 22.6 points per game, which ranks 76th in the nation. They are also 107th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 12. Their third-down conversion rate is only 32.8%, and their passing game has been inconsistent, with a passer rating of 74, ranking 118th nationally. They are 81st in passing yards, averaging 212.4 yards per game.
Quarterback Isaac Wilson has thrown for 1,200 yards with eight touchdowns and eight interceptions, holding a passer rating of 72. Leading rusher Micah Bernard has 860 yards on the ground, averaging 5 yards per carry. Dorian Singer leads the receiving corps with 616 yards on 44 catches but has yet to score a touchdown.
Colorado Offense Breakdown
Heading into week 12, Colorado’s offense is ranked 18th in our power rankings, averaging 32.4 points per game, which places them 33rd nationally. Their passing game is their strength, ranking 8th with 320.2 yards per game. They are 6th in completions, averaging 27.8 per game, and 17th in attempts. Colorado ranks 2nd in completion percentage at 72.3%, and 10th in passer rating.
Shedeur Sanders has thrown for 2,882 yards and has a passer rating of 113. He has completed 72.9% of his passes, with 24 touchdowns and six interceptions. Travis Hunter leads the receivers with 856 yards and nine touchdowns. Colorado’s run game has struggled, averaging 80.2 yards per game, ranking 131st in the nation.
Utah Team Defense
Utah’s defense has been strong this season, ranking 10th nationally by allowing just 17.1 points per game. They’ve held opponents to 175 passing yards per game, which ranks 26th, and quarterbacks have managed a passer rating of only 67.8, completing just 49.1% of their throws, the fourth-lowest percentage in the country.
In their recent game against BYU, Utah’s defense allowed 22 points in a 22-21 loss. They gave up 344 total yards, including 125 rushing yards on 33 attempts and 219 passing yards, though they didn’t allow a passing touchdown.
Utah Team Defense
Colorado’s defense, ranked 38th nationally, is allowing 22.6 points per game this season. In their latest game, a 41-27 win over Texas Tech, they gave up 27 points, allowing 388 total yards, including 275 passing yards, while forcing one interception.
Opponents have averaged 151.2 rushing yards per game and 216.6 passing yards against Colorado. Quarterbacks have completed 62.7% of their passes and have a passer rating of 91.7 against the Buffaloes’ defense.
Utah vs Colorado Trends
- Across the Utah Utes last five road games, the team averaged 20 points per game while allowing 19. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- In their last three home games, Colorado has averaged 41 points per game while allowing 18. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Utah Utes have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
- As the betting favorite, the Colorado Buffaloes have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 5-0.
Utes vs Buffaloes Prediction
Our projections have Colorado winning this matchup 27-25, but with Utah coming in as +10.5 point underdogs, we see them as a good bet to cover the spread. The over/under line is at 47.5 points, and with our projected score of 52 points, we recommend taking the over.
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Last updated:November 12, 2024 Colorado Buffaloes, Utah Utes