Utah Utes at Colorado Buffaloes
Saturday, November 16th 2024 (12:00 PM EST)
Colorado -13.5 (43.5) (-410) Open: -10.0 | 47.5
Colorado 49 - Utah: 24 (Big 12)
Utes (5 - 7) (5 - 7 - 0)
Coach Kyle Whittingham (162 - 79)
Avg Score : 24 - 21 (24 - 25 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5 - 7 (#83)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Coach Kyle Whittingham (162 - 79)
Avg Score : 24 - 21 (24 - 25 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5 - 7 (#83)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Wind: 17.4 MPH
Our Line: Colorado -8 (SP+ COLO -0)
Projected Score: UTAH: 20 - COLO: 28 (50)
COLO Win prob: 84% | Cover: 56%
UTAH Travel: 350 miles
Our Line: Colorado -8 (SP+ COLO -0)
Projected Score: UTAH: 20 - COLO: 28 (50)
COLO Win prob: 84% | Cover: 56%
UTAH Travel: 350 miles
Buffaloes (9 - 4) (9 - 4 - 0)
Coach Deion Sanders (4 - 8)
Avg Score : 33 - 23 (39 - 23 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 9 - 4 (#28)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 0)
Coach Deion Sanders (4 - 8)
Avg Score : 33 - 23 (39 - 23 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 9 - 4 (#28)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 0)
| Utah's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/29 | Utah vs Southern Utah | -37.5 | 55.5 | W 49 - 0 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Utah vs Baylor | -14.5 | 52.5 | W 23 - 12 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Utah at Utah State | -20.5 | 43.5 | W 38 - 21 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/21 | Utah at Oklahoma State | -1.0 | 53.5 | W 22 - 19 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/28 | Utah vs Arizona | -7.5 | 47.0 | L 10 - 23 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 10/11 | Utah at Arizona State | -6.0 | 46.5 | L 19 - 27 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/19 | Utah vs TCU | -3.0 | 52.0 | L 7 - 13 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/26 | Utah at Houston | -4.5 | 36.0 | L 14 - 17 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/9 | Utah vs BYU | +3.5 | 40.5 | L 21 - 22 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/16 | Utah at Colorado | +13.5 | 43.5 | L 24 - 49 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/23 | Utah vs Iowa State | +6.5 | 42.5 | L 28 - 31 | O | Y | |
| Fri 11/29 | Utah at UCF | +9.5 | 45.5 | W 28 - 14 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 6, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 4, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 0
Predictions for Utah's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 4, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 0
| Colorado's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/29 | Colorado vs North Dakota State | -9.0 | 59.0 | W 31 - 26 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | Colorado at Nebraska | +6.5 | 55.0 | L 10 - 28 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Colorado at Colorado State | -7.5 | 58.5 | W 28 - 9 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/21 | Colorado vs Baylor | -2.5 | 52.5 | W 38 - 31 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/28 | Colorado at UCF | +12.5 | 60.5 | W 48 - 21 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/12 | Colorado vs Kansas State | +3.5 | 54.5 | L 28 - 31 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/19 | Colorado at Arizona | +2.5 | 57.5 | W 34 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/26 | Colorado vs Cincinnati | -6.0 | 57.0 | W 34 - 23 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/9 | Colorado at Texas Tech | -5.0 | 62.0 | W 41 - 27 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/16 | Colorado vs Utah | -13.5 | 43.5 | W 49 - 24 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | Colorado vs Kansas | -2.5 | 59.0 | L 21 - 37 | U | N | |
| Fri 11/29 | Colorado vs Oklahoma State | -14.5 | 66.5 | W 52 - 0 | U | Y | |
| Sat 12/28 | Colorado vs BYU | -3.0 | 55.5 | L 14 - 36 | U | N | |
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 4, Avg 5, Bad 2, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 3, Bad 2, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 3, Bad: 2, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Colorado's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 3, Bad 2, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 3, Bad: 2, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2023)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTAH | #112 (.11) | 40% (89) | 23.6 | 42% (83) | 3.09 (72) | 183 | 39% (92) | 166 | 3.29 (107) | #38 (.14) | 36% (16) | 20.7 | 38% (30) | 35% (9) | 3.48 (45) | 41.2 | 1 | 1.2 |
| COLO | #58 (.21) | 41% (77) | 32.9 | 36% (127) | 3.08 (75) | 69 | 44% (45) | 295 | 4.24 (33) | #123 (.3) | 47% (128) | 23.1 | 48% (115) | 48% (128) | 4.29 (113) | 71.2 | 0.9 | 1.8 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTAH | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| COLO | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Overall Stats 2023
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTAH Offense | 13 | 23.6 | 24.2 | 40.4% | 3.29 | 1 | 19 | 348 | 183 | 166 | 4.2 | 60% | 39% | 42% | 39% | 14% | .11 |
| COLO Defense | 12 | 23.1 | 22.5 | 47.4% | 4.29 | 1.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 48% | 51% | 48% | 48% | 16% | .3 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTAH Defense | 13 | 20.7 | 24.5 | 36.4% | 3.48 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 39% | 60% | 38% | 35% | 17% | .14 |
| COLO Offense | 12 | 32.9 | 38.7 | 41.4% | 4.24 | 0.9 | 21 | 364 | 69 | 295 | 2.3 | 35% | 65% | 36% | 44% | 17% | .21 |
Additional Stats 2023
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 13 | 34:07 | 18.8 | 41% | 41% | 4.9 | 41.2 | 1 | 1.2 | 5.3 | 2.5 | 2 | 29.6 |
| Colorado | 12 | 27:34 | 21.2 | 38% | 67% | 8.9 | 71.2 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 5.5 | 2.3 | 1 | 28.7 |
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTAH Offense | 13 | 60% (11) | 42% (83) | 43.2 | 182.5 | 4.2 | 19 (69) | .13 (82) | 3.09 (72) | 69% (100) | 8% (37) | 1 (63) |
| COLO Defense | 12 | 48% (45) | 48% (115) | - | - | - | - | .24 (114) | 3.14 (78) | 88% (130) | 10% (68) | 1.03 (87) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTAH Defense | 13 | 39% (1) | 38% (30) | - | - | - | - | .09 (37) | 2.93 (39) | 70% (49) | 11% (41) | 1.01 (77) |
| COLO Offense | 12 | 35% (131) | 36% (127) | 29.8 | 68.9 | 2.3 | 12 (116) | -.01 (127) | 3.08 (75) | 73% (76) | 12% (111) | 0.94 (98) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTAH Offense | 13 | 39% (123) | 39% (92) | 14.5 | 25.2 | 165.8 | 6.6 | 11.4 | 15 (96) | 11 (68) | .13 (117) | 1.5 (114) | 30% (37) | 28% (92) | .17 (113) | 5% (38) | 1.8 (121) |
| COLO Defense | 12 | 51% (95) | 48% (128) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 (67) | .39 (116) | 1.5 (49) | 30% (99) | 39% (131) | .51 (128) | 6% (84) | 2 (66) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTAH Defense | 13 | 60% (133) | 35% (9) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 (100) | .18 (20) | 1.7 (99) | 38% (4) | 23% (4) | .2 (18) | 6% (77) | 2.1 (90) |
| COLO Offense | 12 | 65% (1) | 44% (45) | 26.9 | 39.5 | 294.7 | 7.5 | 11 | 29 (18) | 4 (2) | .32 (53) | 1.5 (87) | 34% (106) | 34% (34) | .52 (15) | 5% (40) | 2.2 (22) |
Utah's Power Ratings
Utah's Power Rating: 3.37 #48
Utah's Offense Rating: 10.54 #127
Utah's Defense Rating: 1.59 #8
2024 Talent Rating: 690.00 #59
Blue Chip Ratio: 22% #25
Utah's 2024 Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Utah's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 7.7 #40
Utah's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.6 #96
Utah's Defense SP+ Rating: 17.2 #16
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 719.13
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Utah's Power Rating: 3.37 #48
Utah's Offense Rating: 10.54 #127
Utah's Defense Rating: 1.59 #8
2024 Talent Rating: 690.00 #59
Blue Chip Ratio: 22% #25
Utah's 2024 Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Utah's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 7.7 #40
Utah's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.6 #96
Utah's Defense SP+ Rating: 17.2 #16
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 719.13
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Power Ratings Matchup
Utah: 3.37 Colorado: 13.29
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Utah: 7.7 Colorado: 8.1
Utah: 3.37 Colorado: 13.29
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Utah: 7.7 Colorado: 8.1
Colorado's Power Ratings
Colorado's Power Rating: 13.29 #18
Colorado's Offense Rating: 23.21 #36
Colorado's Defense Rating: 3.47 #15
2024 Talent Rating: 718.00 #54
Blue Chip Ratio: 21 #26
Colorado's 2024 Expected Record: 9.0 - 4.0
Colorado's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 8.1 #39
Colorado's Offense SP+ Rating: 33.3 #27
Colorado's Defense SP+ Rating: 23.5 #45
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 719.13
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Colorado's Power Rating: 13.29 #18
Colorado's Offense Rating: 23.21 #36
Colorado's Defense Rating: 3.47 #15
2024 Talent Rating: 718.00 #54
Blue Chip Ratio: 21 #26
Colorado's 2024 Expected Record: 9.0 - 4.0
Colorado's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 8.1 #39
Colorado's Offense SP+ Rating: 33.3 #27
Colorado's Defense SP+ Rating: 23.5 #45
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 719.13
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Utah Scoring
Offense: 23.6 PPG
Offense on Road: 24.2
Defense: 20.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 24.5
Utah's 2024 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 0
Record on Road: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 4 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Offense: 23.6 PPG
Offense on Road: 24.2
Defense: 20.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 24.5
Utah's 2024 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 0
Record on Road: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 4 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Colorado 28
Utah 20
Projected Total Points: 50
Colorado 28
Utah 20
Projected Total Points: 50
Colorado Scoring
Offense: 32.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 38.7
Defense: 23.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 22.5
Colorado's 2024 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 9 - 4 - 0
Record at home: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 4 - 1 - 0
Offense: 32.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 38.7
Defense: 23.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 22.5
Colorado's 2024 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 9 - 4 - 0
Record at home: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 4 - 1 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11/16 | Colorado | 49 | Utah | 24 | Colorado | Colorado -13.5 | Colorado | 43.5 | Over |
| 2023 | 11/25 | Utah | 23 | Colorado | 17 | Utah | Utah -21.5 | Colorado | 43.5 | Under |
| 2022 | 11/26 | Colorado | 21 | Utah | 63 | Utah | Utah -30 | Utah | 52.0 | Over |
| 2021 | 11/26 | Utah | 28 | Colorado | 13 | Utah | Utah -24 | Colorado | 52.5 | Under |
| 2020 | 12/12 | Colorado | 21 | Utah | 38 | Utah | Utah -2.5 | Utah | 49.0 | Over |
| 2019 | 11/30 | Utah | 45 | Colorado | 15 | Utah | Utah -28 | Utah | 49.5 | Over |
| 2018 | 11/17 | Colorado | 7 | Utah | 30 | Utah | Utah -7 | Utah | 47.0 | Under |
| 2017 | 11/25 | Utah | 34 | Colorado | 13 | Utah | Utah -9.5 | Utah | 57.0 | Under |
| 2016 | 11/26 | Colorado | 27 | Utah | 22 | Colorado | Colorado -11 | Utah | 53.5 | Under |
| 2015 | 11/28 | Utah | 20 | Colorado | 14 | Utah | Utah -15.5 | Colorado | 48.5 | Under |
| 2014 | 11/29 | Colorado | 34 | Utah | 38 | Utah | Utah -10 | Colorado | 0 | |
| 2013 | 11/30 | Utah | 24 | Colorado | 17 | Utah | Utah -14 | Colorado | 0 | |
| 2012 | 11/23 | Colorado | 35 | Utah | 42 | Utah | ||||
| 2011 | 11/25 | Utah | 14 | Colorado | 17 | Colorado |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 3 | 6 | 4 Overs |
| Utah | 11 | 6 | 6 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 8 - 6 | 4 - 8 | 3 - 5 | 1 - 3 |
| Road Teams | 6 - 8 | 8 - 4 | 3 - 1 | 5 - 3 |
(#48) Utah Info
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 3.37 #48
Offense Rating: 10.54 #127
Defense Rating: 1.59 #8
Overall SP+ Rating: 7.7 #40
Offense SP+ Rating: 23.6 #96
Defense SP+ Rating: 17.2 #16
Talent Rating: 690.00 #59
Blue Chip Ratio: 22% #25
Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 49%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 37%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.4 PPO
Awful Run Success 38%
Awful Pass Success 35%
Avg OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 35%
Great in Scoring Position 3.13 PPO
Great Run Def Success 37%
Great Pass Def Success 34%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Utah Notes
(11/24) Fight w/ ISU, OG'd by 180+, pick 6, PR TD
(11/24) Only 9 1st D, 3-10 on 3rd, Rgame/Wilson bad
(11/18) Wilson better but 3 INTs, Pass D torched by Buffs
(11/13) Fr QB Rose out for season, only Wilson left
(11/10) TE Kuithe lost for season (inj vs BYU)
(10/31) QB Wilson split reps w/ So. Rose for being awful
(10/27) Off still awful, BAD L vs Houston, Run D mauled
(10/21) 3 bad L's, Avg'd 12 PPG. Def is great, Off is poor
(10/21) New OC Bajakian led awful NW Off, < 120 ypp
(10/20) OC Ludwig steps down, near last Off 2 yrs
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 3.37 #48
Offense Rating: 10.54 #127
Defense Rating: 1.59 #8
Overall SP+ Rating: 7.7 #40
Offense SP+ Rating: 23.6 #96
Defense SP+ Rating: 17.2 #16
Talent Rating: 690.00 #59
Blue Chip Ratio: 22% #25
Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 49%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 37%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.4 PPO
Awful Run Success 38%
Awful Pass Success 35%
Avg OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 35%
Great in Scoring Position 3.13 PPO
Great Run Def Success 37%
Great Pass Def Success 34%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Utah Notes
(11/24) Fight w/ ISU, OG'd by 180+, pick 6, PR TD
(11/24) Only 9 1st D, 3-10 on 3rd, Rgame/Wilson bad
(11/18) Wilson better but 3 INTs, Pass D torched by Buffs
(11/13) Fr QB Rose out for season, only Wilson left
(11/10) TE Kuithe lost for season (inj vs BYU)
(10/31) QB Wilson split reps w/ So. Rose for being awful
(10/27) Off still awful, BAD L vs Houston, Run D mauled
(10/21) 3 bad L's, Avg'd 12 PPG. Def is great, Off is poor
(10/21) New OC Bajakian led awful NW Off, < 120 ypp
(10/20) OC Ludwig steps down, near last Off 2 yrs
Power #48
#18Off #127
#36Def #8
#15Talent #59
#54SP+ #40
#39SP+ Off #96
#27SP+ Def #16
#45Rematch from Week 12
Colorado -13.5 (43.5)
Colorado won vs Utah this year (49-24)
Previous Matchups
Colorado beat Utah last year (49-24)
Utah beat Colorado in 2023 (23-17)
Utah beat Colorado in 2022 (63-21)
Weather Forecast
Playing in Folsom Field
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 53° - Wind: 17 mph
Team Information
Injuries: UTAH | COLO
Depth Chart: UTAH | COLO
Rosters: UTAH | COLO
(#18) Colorado Info
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 13.29 #18
Offense Rating: 23.21 #36
Defense Rating: 3.47 #15
Overall SP+ Rating: 8.1 #39
Offense SP+ Rating: 33.3 #27
Defense SP+ Rating: 23.5 #45
Talent Rating: 718.00 #54
Blue Chip Ratio: 21 #26
Expected Record: 9.0 - 4.0
Team Profile
Very Pass heavy Offense 63%, Run: 37%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 44%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.34 PPO
Bad Run Success 44%
Good Pass Success 45%
Avg OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 38%
Great in Scoring Position 3.3 PPO
Good Run Def Success 40%
Great Pass Def Success 36%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good Field Position
Colorado Notes
(11/29) Killed Pokes, Sanders/Hunter great, Def great
(11/23) Run Def mauled by KU, 331, 5.8 ypc. Zero run game
(11/18) Run Def great vs Utah, Sanders great, B12 favs?
(11/13) Sanders great, Def so much better in TT W
(10/28) Buffs fav'd in last 4, can make B12 title game
(10/27) Def good vs Cincy. Quietly a good team? Strange
(10/22) Def has a stop rate of 74% (#12), incredible
(10/19) Def held Az 245 yds, Rgame better. Contenders?
(10/14) #2 WR Horn left K St game (inj)
(10/13) Good fight KSt. Rgame -29 yds! Def was Ok
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 13.29 #18
Offense Rating: 23.21 #36
Defense Rating: 3.47 #15
Overall SP+ Rating: 8.1 #39
Offense SP+ Rating: 33.3 #27
Defense SP+ Rating: 23.5 #45
Talent Rating: 718.00 #54
Blue Chip Ratio: 21 #26
Expected Record: 9.0 - 4.0
Team Profile
Very Pass heavy Offense 63%, Run: 37%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 44%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.34 PPO
Bad Run Success 44%
Good Pass Success 45%
Avg OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 38%
Great in Scoring Position 3.3 PPO
Good Run Def Success 40%
Great Pass Def Success 36%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good Field Position
Colorado Notes
(11/29) Killed Pokes, Sanders/Hunter great, Def great
(11/23) Run Def mauled by KU, 331, 5.8 ypc. Zero run game
(11/18) Run Def great vs Utah, Sanders great, B12 favs?
(11/13) Sanders great, Def so much better in TT W
(10/28) Buffs fav'd in last 4, can make B12 title game
(10/27) Def good vs Cincy. Quietly a good team? Strange
(10/22) Def has a stop rate of 74% (#12), incredible
(10/19) Def held Az 245 yds, Rgame better. Contenders?
(10/14) #2 WR Horn left K St game (inj)
(10/13) Good fight KSt. Rgame -29 yds! Def was Ok
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Wilson | 127 | 225 | 56% | 1510 | 10 | 11 | 6.7 |
| Brandon Rose | 19 | 36 | 53% | 157 | 2 | 2 | 4.4 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Mitchell | 47 | 158 | 1 | 3.4 | 18 |
| Dijon Stanley | 20 | 66 | 0 | 3.3 | 14 |
| Brandon Rose | 11 | 66 | 0 | 6.0 | 27 |
| Jaylon Glover | 12 | 60 | 0 | 5.0 | 22 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Singer (Tr) | 53 | 702 | 1 | 13.2 | 40 |
| Dijon Stanley | 7 | 166 | 2 | 23.7 | 79 |
| Daidren Zipperer | 8 | 122 | 0 | 15.3 | 46 |
| Carsen Ryan (Tr) | 10 | 113 | 1 | 11.3 | 25 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander Barton | 72 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Tao Johnson | 70 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Smith Snowden | 48 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Alaka'i Gilman (Tr) | 41 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Fano | 35 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Lander Barton | 72 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Dallas Vakalahi | 16 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| John Henry Daley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Calhoun (Tr) | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Smith Snowden | 48 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Lander Barton | 72 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Staub | 0 | 4 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Augustave (Tr) | 85 | 384 | 4 | 4.5 | 37 |
| Dallan Hayden (Tr) | 64 | 196 | 1 | 3.1 | 27 |
| Micah Welch | 43 | 186 | 4 | 4.3 | 25 |
| Charlie Offerdahl | 26 | 119 | 1 | 4.6 | 39 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaJohntay Wester (Tr) | 74 | 931 | 10 | 12.6 | 69 |
| Will Sheppard (Tr) | 48 | 621 | 6 | 12.9 | 47 |
| Drelon Miller | 32 | 277 | 3 | 8.7 | 49 |
| Omarion Miller | 10 | 216 | 1 | 21.6 | 58 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikhai Hill-Green (Tr) | 79 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Dylahn McKinney | 59 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Carter Stoutmire | 42 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| Arden Walker | 33 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.J. Green II | 32 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Arden Walker | 33 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Keaten Wade (Tr) | 20 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Taje Mccoy | 24 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylahn McKinney | 59 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Carter Stoutmire | 42 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| Colton Hood (Tr) | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |