First week action saw the Colorado Buffaloes stun the nation with a 45-42 upset win over the TCU Horned Frogs. The College Football odds win put head coach Deion Sanders and the Buffs into Prime Time. Last week, in the home opener against Nebraska, Colorado faced a potential letdown spot. But the Buffs rose to the occasion and trilled a sellout crowd and national TV audience in a big win. Now comes the annual intra-state rivalry game against the Colorado State Rams. Folsom Field will be a party for a late-night game on ESPN.
Colorado State Rams vs. Colorado Buffaloes College Football Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 16, 2023, 10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Folsom Field, Boulder, CO |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Colorado State | +22½ ( -110 ) | 59 ( -110 ) | +1120 |  |
| Colorado Buffaloes | -22½ ( -110 ) | 59 ( -110 ) | -2080 | |
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Colorado State Rams Team Overview
Last game, the Colorado State Rams lost 50-24 against the Washington State Cougars as 8-point home dogs. The game went over the online betting total of 53.5. Colorado State has a record of 0-1 straight up, 0-1 against the spread, and 1-0 over/under the total. Colorado State ranks 85th for total offense, 13th for passing, 131st for rushing, and 99th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 131st overall, 133rd against the pass, 42nd against the rush, and 131st for points allowed. Also, Colorado State ranks 39th for fewest turnovers lost and 126th for takeaways.
Cameron Ward threw for three touchdowns and ran for another. At the same time, Jaden Hicks returned an interception 37 yards for a touchdown as Washington State beat Colorado State. Overall, Ward was 37 of 49 for 451 yards passing. Including touchdowns of 3 yards to Kyle Williams, 12 yards to Nakia Watson, and 25 yards to Josh Kelly. Ward also rushed for 40 yards, including a 1-yard score, helping Washington State start the season with a victory for the fifth time in six years.
Colorado Buffaloes Team Overview
Last game, the Colorado Buffaloes won 36-14 against the Nebraska Cornhuskers as 2.5-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 56. Colorado has a record of 2-0 straight up, 2-0 against the spread, and 1-1 over/under the total. Colorado ranks 15th for total offense, 2nd for passing, 124th for rushing, and 28th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 115th overall, 59th against the pass, 129th against the rush, and 98th for points allowed. Also, Colorado ranks 114th for fewest turnovers lost and 34th for takeaways.
Shedeur Sanders accounted for three scores. At the same time, the defense forced four turnovers, and the 22nd-ranked Buffaloes beat longtime rival Nebraska 36-14 on Saturday. It was the home debut of Deion Sanders at sold-out Folsom Field. Shedeur Sanders threw for 393 yards and two scores while running for another touchdown. Finally, he capped his 6-yard romp in the fourth quarter with the dance steps his dad made famous during his playing days.
After punting on their first four drives, Shedeur Sanders and the offense scored on seven of eight possessions to turn the game into a rout. In sum, The Buffaloes outgained the Huskers by a 454-341 margin.
Colorado State at Colorado SBG Free Picks
Colorado State lacks the material of Colorado. Additionally, The Buffs should light up the Colorado State defense to cover the College Football odds. Colorado brings momentum and confidence with its superior roster.
Colorado State at Colorado SBG Best Bet: Colorado Buffaloes.