The Kansas Jayhawks and Colorado Buffaloes are on opposite extremes this season. In the preseason future markets, Kansas was picked to contend for the Big 12 championship. But a first-half Betting on College Football flop tarnished its season. Meanwhile, Colorado was picked to finish near the basement in the Big 12. Instead, Colorado has been one of the top surprises in college football. KU hosts Colorado on Saturday in a potential trap game for the Buffaloes. Improving Kansas is coming off a stunning and impressive upset road win over the previously undefeated BYU Cougars.
Colorado Buffaloes vs. Kansas Jayhawks NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 23, 2024, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO |
| TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Colorado | -3 EV | 59½ -110 | -145 |  |
| Kansas | +3 -120 | 59½ -110 | +125 | |
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Colorado Buffaloes Team Overview
Last game, the Colorado Buffaloes won 49-24 against the Utah Utes as 13.5-point home favorites. The game went over the sports betting total of 43. Colorado has a record of 8-2 straight up, 8-2 against the spread, and 6-3-1 over/under the total. CU ranks 56th for total offense, 7th for passing, 133rd for rushing and 26th for scoring. Defensively they rank 60th overall, 67th against the pass, 57th against the rush, and 50th for points allowed. Also, CU ranks 47th for fewest turnovers lost and 39th for takeaways.
Kansas Jayhawks Team Overview
Last game, the Kansas Jayhawks won 17-13 against the BYU Cougars as 3-pointroad dogs. The game went under the total of 55.5. KU has a record of 4-6 straight up, 4-6 against the spread, and 5-5 over/under the total. Kansas ranks 51st for total offense, 89th for passing, 22nd for rushing and 52nd for scoring. Defensively they rank 80th overall, 82nd against the pass, 72nd against the rush, and 67th for points allowed. Also, Kansas ranks 75th for fewest turnovers lost and 25th for takeaways.
Namely, Jalon Daniels threw for 169 yards. At the same time, Dylan Neal ran for two touchdowns. And Kansas upset No. 7 BYU on Saturday night to hand the Cougars their first loss of the season. The Jayhawks beat ranked opponents in back-to-back weeks for the first time in school history. And KU improved to 3-0 against the Cougars. Neal surpassed 4,000 yards rushing in his career, finishing with 52 yards on the ground.
As a result of the victory, Kansas hopes to qualify for a bowl game for the third consecutive season after a 1-5 start.
“I feel like our team has always done a great job being able to stay the course,” Daniels said. “I feel like a big staple within our program is trusting the process.”
Overall, Jake Retzlaff threw for 192 yards for BYU. LJ Martin ran for 76 yards for the Cougars, who were held to a field goal in the second half. BYU totaled 354 yards but went just 2 of 4 in the red zone. Also, they came away with no touchdowns on all four drives inside the 20. Trailing 13-10 entering the fourth quarter, Kansas went ahead on Neal’s 3-yard run.
Colorado at Kansas SBG Free Picks
Colorado will be the Betting on College Football public choice for this matchup. Cause by the record and casual sector interest in the Buffs. In turn, Kansas will offer more value and is in good form for an upset.
Colorado at Kansas SBG Best Bet: Kansas Jayhawks.