Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Venue: Folsom Field, Boulder, CO
Broadcast: FOX
Betting Odds: Buffaloes favored by (-13.5)
Game Total: 44.0 points
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The Utah Utes (4-5) are set to clash with the Colorado Buffaloes (7-2) at Folsom Field on Saturday, November 16, 2024. The Buffaloes are established as 13.5-point favorites for this encounter, with the over/under figure at 44.0.
Entering this contest, the Utah Utes hold a season record of 4-5. In their most recent game, they faced off against the BYU Cougars, suffering a narrow defeat with a score of 22-21. The Utes ran the ball a total of 30 times, accumulating 147 rushing yards, averaging 4.9 yards per carry. Overall, they executed 52 plays for a total of 259 offensive yards. On defense, Utah allowed 15 completions on 33 attempts, yielding 219 passing yards for a completion percentage of 45.5%. In the rushing department, the Utes conceded 120 yards on 32 attempts, averaging 3.8 yards allowed per carry.
When it comes to offensive production, the Utah Utes score an average of 22.6 points per game. Rushing-wise, they generate an average of 150.4 yards per game, positioning them at 74th in NCAA Division I. This season, the Utes have accumulated a total of 3,266 offensive yards, achieving 17 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns. The team has recorded 164 first downs and committed 48 penalties totaling 403 yards. They have turned the ball over 17 times.
Defensively, the Utes are ranked 11th nationally in points allowed, surrendering 17.1 points per game. Opponents find success on the ground against Utah, averaging 4.0 yards per rush and 132.4 rushing yards per game, accumulating 1,192 rushing yards throughout the season over 9 games. In the air, Utah allows 1,575 passing yards, placing them 17th overall, with a yield of 175.0 passing yards per game and a completion rate of 49.3%. Overall, Utah gives up an average of 307.4 yards per game, ranking 14th in D-1. They have allowed 10 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns this year.
The Colorado Buffaloes enter this game with a season record of 7-2. In their last appearance, they secured a victory against the Texas Tech Red Raiders, winning 41-27. The Buffaloes amassed 351 total yards while executing 70 plays that averaged 5.0 yards per play. In rushing, Colorado achieved 60 yards on 27 carries, averaging 2.2 yards per rush. On defense, they allowed 113 rushing yards on 46 attempts, averaging 2.5 yards per carry. Colorado’s pass defense yielded a completion percentage of 58.5%, allowing 275 yards on 24 completions from 41 attempts.
The Buffaloes average 398.6 yards of offense per game, ranking 59th in the nation. Additionally, they have accumulated 633 yards in penalties over 70 infractions, placing them 19th in D-1 for penalty yardage. In terms of rushing, Colorado averages 78.3 yards per game and has gained a total of 705 rushing yards. They have thrown 6 interceptions and lost 3 fumbles. The offense has generated 198 first downs, and the Buffaloes rank 36th in scoring with an average of 32.4 points per game. This season, they have accumulated a total of 2,882 passing yards and average 320.2 passing yards per contest, ranking 8th in the nation.
On the defensive side, Colorado has given up 1,356 rushing yards this year, allowing 150.7 yards per game and 11 rushing touchdowns. They have also permitted 13 passing touchdowns, yielding 216.6 passing yards per game, placing them 64th overall in college football. This season, their defense has recorded 9 fumble recoveries and 7 interceptions and has faced 623 total plays, ranking them 85th in D-1. Overall, the Buffaloes concede an average of 22.6 points per game, positioning them 51st in the country. Throughout the season, they have allowed a total of 203 points.
Who will emerge victorious in this encounter between the Utes and the Buffaloes against the spread?
Free Prediction: Utes +13.5
