It has been a dream College Football Betting start for head coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes. Colorado is emerging as America’s Team for college football. Prime Time is the catalyst for all of it. Coach Prime was attacked for running off one of the worst rosters in the sport. Accordingly, nobody is ripping him now. Sanders understands what college football has become. Last week, his Buffs earned a gutty comeback overtime win. Now, it’s ALL business with conference games. Saturday brings the biggest test of the young season at the Oregon Ducks.
Colorado Buffaloes vs. Oregon Ducks Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 23, 2023, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Autzen Stadium, Eugene, OR. |
| TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Colorado | +21 ( -110 ) | 71 ( -110 ) | +805 |  |
| Oregon | -21 ( -110 ) | 71 ( -110 ) | -1220 | |
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Colorado Buffaloes Team Overview
Last game, the Colorado Buffaloes won 43-35 against the Colorado State Rams as 22.5-point home favorites. The game went over the online wagering total of 63. Colorado has a record of 3-0 straight up, 2-1 against the spread, and 2-1 over/under the total. Colorado ranks 23rd for total offense, 2nd for passing, 129th for rushing, and 15th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 125th overall, 109th against the pass, 122nd against the rush, and 106th for points allowed. Also, Colorado ranks 120th for fewest turnovers lost and 22nd for takeaways.
Namely, Shedeur Sanders threw a TD pass to Michael Harrison in the second overtime. After he led the drive to tie the game with 36 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. Colorado rallied to beat Colorado State in front of a full house packed with new fans and celebrities. Sanders connected with Harrison for an 18-yard score. And then he found an open Xavier Weaver on the 2-point conversion. The Colorado defense took it from there. Trevor Woods intercepted Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi’s pass on fourth-and-23 to end the game. It started a celebration as fans rushed the field for a second straight week. Since 2005, this was the biggest fourth quarterback comeback for Colorado.
In the first OT, Shedeur Sanders patiently waited in the pocket until Harrison flashed open for a 3-yard score. Next, Fowler-Nicolosi followed by connecting with Tory Horton on an 8-yard score. With 2:06 remaining in the fourth quarter, Sanders and the Buffaloes got the ball back on the 2-yard line and trailing 28-20. He led a seven-play drive with a 45-yard TD pass to Jimmy Horn Jr. with 36 seconds left. Next, Sanders hit Harrison for the 2-point conversion.
Oregon Ducks Team Overview
Last game, the Oregon Ducks won 55-10 against the Hawaii Warriors as 38-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 68. Oregon has a record of 3-0 straight up, 3-0 against the spread, and 1-2 over/under the total. Oregon ranks 3rd for total offense, 5th for passing, 13th for rushing, and 2nd for scoring. Defensively, they rank 31st overall, 16th against the pass, 72nd against the rush, and 36th for points allowed. Also, Oregon ranks 24th for fewest turnovers lost and 44th for takeaways.
The Ducks have won 32 straight nonconference games at Autzen Stadium. Specifically, that is the longest streak in the nation. Oregon hasn’t lost to a nonconference opponent at home since 2008. Jordan James ran for two touchdowns for the Ducks. While Tez Johnson and Traeshon Holden each caught two scoring passes. Bo Nix completed 21 of 27 passes before heading to the bench after one series in the second half.
Colorado at Oregon SBG Free Picks
On this occasion, Colorado will get a College Football Betting reality check. Oregon is deeper.
Colorado at Oregon SBG Best Bet: Oregon Ducks.