Colorado Buffaloes vs Kansas Jayhawks
Saturday, November 23rd 2024 (3:30 PM EST)
Colorado -2.5 (59.0) (-145) Open: -2.5 | 59.5
Kansas 37 - Colorado: 21 (Big 12)
Buffaloes (9 - 4) (9 - 4 - 0)
Coach Deion Sanders (4 - 8)
Avg Score : 33 - 23 (32 - 18 on Road)
Record Prediction: 9 - 4 (#28)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 5) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Coach Deion Sanders (4 - 8)
Avg Score : 33 - 23 (32 - 18 on Road)
Record Prediction: 9 - 4 (#28)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 5) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: Colorado -5.5 (SP+ COLO -3)
Projected Score: COLO: 31 - KU: 26 (57)
COLO Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
COLO Travel: 539 miles, 1 hrs behind
Projected Score: COLO: 31 - KU: 26 (57)
COLO Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
COLO Travel: 539 miles, 1 hrs behind
Jayhawks (5 - 7) (5 - 7 - 0)
Coach Lance Leipold (17 - 21)
Avg Score : 30 - 26 (30 - 26 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5 - 7 (#83)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 2) (Good: 2) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Coach Lance Leipold (17 - 21)
Avg Score : 30 - 26 (30 - 26 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5 - 7 (#83)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 2) (Good: 2) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 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 6, Bad 1, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 5, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 5, Bad: 1, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Colorado's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 5, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 5, Bad: 1, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
| Kansas's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/29 | Kansas vs Lindenwood | -48.5 | 62.5 | W 48 - 3 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | Kansas at Illinois | -4.5 | 58.5 | L 17 - 23 | U | N | |
| Fri 9/13 | Kansas vs UNLV | -7.0 | 57.0 | L 20 - 23 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/21 | Kansas at West Virginia | +1.5 | 56.0 | L 28 - 32 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Kansas vs TCU | -1.5 | 58.5 | L 27 - 38 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/5 | Kansas at Arizona State | +2.5 | 50.0 | L 31 - 35 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/19 | Kansas vs Houston | -4.5 | 45.5 | W 42 - 14 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/26 | Kansas at Kansas State | +10.0 | 56.5 | L 27 - 29 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/9 | Kansas vs Iowa State | +2.5 | 50.5 | W 45 - 36 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/16 | Kansas at BYU | +3.0 | 55.5 | W 17 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | Kansas vs Colorado | +2.5 | 59.0 | W 37 - 21 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/30 | Kansas at Baylor | -2.5 | 62.5 | L 17 - 45 | U | N | |
Total: Elite: 2, Good: 6, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 2, Good: 4, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 2, Good: 2, Avg: 2, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Kansas's Schedule
Played: Elite: 2, Good: 4, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 2, Good: 2, Avg: 2, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2024)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLO | #35 (.24) | 44% (48) | 32.9 | 44% (73) | 2.76 (110) | 66 | 45% (34) | 302 | 4.34 (28) | #22 (.09) | 38% (30) | 23.1 | 40% (43) | 36% (17) | 3.3 (21) | 62.8 | 0.9 | 1.8 |
| KU | #9 (.32) | 48% (16) | 29.7 | 49% (15) | 3.6 (3) | 213 | 48% (11) | 209 | 4.68 (11) | #108 (.23) | 45% (99) | 26 | 46% (104) | 43% (95) | 3.83 (73) | 38.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLO | #35 (.24) | 44% (48) | 44% (73) | 2.76 (110) | 66 | 45% (34) | 302 | 4.34 (28) | #22 (.09) | 38% (30) | 40% (43) | 36% (17) | 3.3 (21) | 62.8 | 0.9 | 1.8 | ||
| KU | #9 (.32) | 48% (16) | 49% (15) | 3.6 (3) | 213 | 48% (11) | 209 | 4.68 (11) | #108 (.23) | 45% (99) | 46% (104) | 43% (95) | 3.83 (73) | 38.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
Overall Stats 2024
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLO Offense | 13 | 32.9 | 32.2 | 44.5% | 4.34 | 0.9 | 20 | 368 | 66 | 302 | 2.7 | 37% | 63% | 44% | 45% | 17% | .24 |
| KU Defense | 12 | 26 | 26 | 44.5% | 3.83 | 1.4 | - | - | - | - | - | 50% | 50% | 46% | 43% | 17% | .23 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLO Defense | 13 | 23.1 | 18.4 | 38.4% | 3.3 | 1.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 53% | 47% | 40% | 36% | 20% | .09 |
| KU Offense | 12 | 29.7 | 29.7 | 48.1% | 4.68 | 1.4 | 22 | 421 | 213 | 209 | 5.6 | 58% | 41% | 49% | 48% | 12% | .32 |
Additional Stats 2024
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 13 | 26:03 | 19.7 | 41% | 40% | 7.1 | 62.8 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 6.7 | 2.8 | 2 | 31.4 |
| Kansas | 12 | 30:54 | 21.5 | 51% | 67% | 4.5 | 38.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 5.8 | 2.3 | 2 | 25.3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLO Offense | 13 | 37% (133) | 44% (73) | 24.2 | 66 | 2.7 | 15 (96) | .08 (94) | 2.76 (110) | 82% (16) | 11% (104) | 0.86 (121) |
| KU Defense | 12 | 50% (58) | 46% (104) | - | - | - | - | .22 (117) | 3.4 (124) | 82% (117) | 10% (62) | 1 (78) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLO Defense | 13 | 53% (93) | 40% (43) | - | - | - | - | .06 (37) | 2.87 (47) | 78% (98) | 12% (19) | 1.06 (100) |
| KU Offense | 12 | 58% (19) | 49% (15) | 37.8 | 212.7 | 5.6 | 29 (18) | .33 (4) | 3.6 (3) | 83% (8) | 7% (20) | 1.08 (29) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLO Offense | 13 | 63% (2) | 45% (34) | 25.9 | 35.2 | 302 | 8.6 | 11.7 | 35 (3) | 8 (40) | .34 (32) | 1.6 (53) | 33% (96) | 35% (27) | .47 (18) | 6% (78) | 2.1 (54) |
| KU Defense | 12 | 50% (72) | 43% (95) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 (39) | .3 (101) | 1.7 (110) | 32% (60) | 33% (104) | .29 (61) | 7% (31) | 2.1 (80) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLO Defense | 13 | 47% (46) | 36% (17) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 (39) | .13 (24) | 1.6 (61) | 35% (25) | 29% (50) | .24 (41) | 8% (18) | 1.9 (31) |
| KU Offense | 12 | 41% (122) | 48% (11) | 14.7 | 25.5 | 208.8 | 8.2 | 14.2 | 15 (98) | 12 (85) | .38 (17) | 1.6 (62) | 30% (38) | 36% (26) | .38 (51) | 5% (31) | 1.9 (117) |
Colorado's Power Ratings
Colorado's Power Rating: 13.48 #18
Colorado's Offense Rating: 23.21 #36
Colorado's Defense Rating: 3.47 #15
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
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 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Colorado's Power Rating: 13.48 #18
Colorado's Offense Rating: 23.21 #36
Colorado's Defense Rating: 3.47 #15
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
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 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Power Ratings Matchup
Colorado: 13.48 Kansas: 5.47
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Colorado: 8.1 Kansas: 4.9
Colorado: 13.48 Kansas: 5.47
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Colorado: 8.1 Kansas: 4.9
Kansas's Power Ratings
Kansas's Power Rating: 5.47 #41
Kansas's Offense Rating: 29.66 #3
Kansas's Defense Rating: 12.87 #98
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 4 #65
Kansas's 2024 Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Kansas's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 4.9 #50
Kansas's Offense SP+ Rating: 32.4 #32
Kansas's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.5 #68
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Kansas's Power Rating: 5.47 #41
Kansas's Offense Rating: 29.66 #3
Kansas's Defense Rating: 12.87 #98
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 4 #65
Kansas's 2024 Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Kansas's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 4.9 #50
Kansas's Offense SP+ Rating: 32.4 #32
Kansas's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.5 #68
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Colorado Scoring
Offense: 32.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 32.2
Defense: 23.1 PPG
Defense on Road: 18.4
Colorado's 2024 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 9 - 4 - 0
Record on Road: 4 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 2 - 0 - 0
Offense: 32.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 32.2
Defense: 23.1 PPG
Defense on Road: 18.4
Colorado's 2024 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 9 - 4 - 0
Record on Road: 4 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 2 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Colorado 31
Kansas 26
Total Points: 57
Colorado 31
Kansas 26
Total Points: 57
Kansas Scoring
Offense: 29.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 29.7
Defense: 26 PPG
Defense at Home: 26
Kansas's 2024 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Offense: 29.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 29.7
Defense: 26 PPG
Defense at Home: 26
Kansas's 2024 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11/23 | Kansas | 37 | Colorado | 21 | Kansas | Colorado -2.5 | Kansas | 59.0 | Under |
| 2010 | 11/06 | Kansas | 52 | Colorado | 45 | Kansas | ||||
| 2009 | 10/17 | Colorado | 34 | Kansas | 30 | Colorado | ||||
| 2008 | 10/11 | Kansas | 30 | Colorado | 14 | Kansas | ||||
| 2007 | 10/20 | Colorado | 14 | Kansas | 19 | Kansas | ||||
| 2006 | 10/28 | Kansas | 20 | Colorado | 15 | Kansas | ||||
| 2005 | 10/22 | Colorado | 44 | Kansas | 13 | Colorado | ||||
| 2004 | 11/06 | Kansas | 21 | Colorado | 30 | Colorado | ||||
| 2003 | 10/11 | Colorado | 50 | Kansas | 47 | Colorado | ||||
| 2002 | 10/12 | Kansas | 29 | Colorado | 53 | Colorado | ||||
| 2001 | 09/22 | Colorado | 27 | Kansas | 16 | Colorado | ||||
| 2000 | 10/20 | Kansas | 23 | Colorado | 15 | Kansas |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 6 | 1 | 0 Overs |
| Colorado | 6 | 0 | 1 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 9 - 3 | 1 - 0 | 0 - 0 | 1 - 0 |
| Road Teams | 3 - 9 | 0 - 1 | 0 - 1 | 0 - 0 |
(#18) Colorado Info
Power Rating: 13.48 #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: 96.00 #1
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 has won 4 straight
Colorado has won 4 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 4 - 1 (4 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )
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
Colorado Highlights
Colorado offense is good in red zone (#17)
Colorado Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Colorado has a really good defense (#114)
Colorado defense is really good in red zone (#68)
Colorado has a good pass defense (#100)
Colorado Front 7 is disruptive (#102)
Colorado Secondary is very good (#84)
Colorado has a great TO Margin (#28)
Colorado Deficiencies
Colorado Can Not Run the Ball (#99)
Colorado Commits a Lot of Penalties (#38)
Colorado Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#91)
Power Rating: 13.48 #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: 96.00 #1
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 has won 4 straight
Colorado has won 4 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 4 - 1 (4 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )
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
Colorado Highlights
Colorado offense is good in red zone (#17)
Colorado Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Colorado has a really good defense (#114)
Colorado defense is really good in red zone (#68)
Colorado has a good pass defense (#100)
Colorado Front 7 is disruptive (#102)
Colorado Secondary is very good (#84)
Colorado has a great TO Margin (#28)
Colorado Deficiencies
Colorado Can Not Run the Ball (#99)
Colorado Commits a Lot of Penalties (#38)
Colorado Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#91)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | KU | COLO |
| OverallOver | #24 | #20 |
| OffenseOff | #8 | #24 |
| DefenseDef | #75 | #28 |
| Special TeamsST | #8 | #73 |
| PassingPass | #41 | #3 |
| RushingRush | #11 | #69 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #6 | #64 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #14 | #47 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #41 | #7 |
| TacklingTkl | #87 | #63 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #75 | #48 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #87 | #30 |
| Coverage DefCov | #70 | #14 |
(#41) Kansas Info
Power Rating: 5.47 #41
Offense Rating: 29.66 #3
Defense Rating: 12.87 #98
Overall SP+ Rating: 4.9 #50
Offense SP+ Rating: 32.4 #32
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.5 #68
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 4 #65
Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 58%, Pass: 41%
Great Offense Success Rate of 48%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 4.68 PPO
Great Run Success 49%
Great Pass Success 48%
Good OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Poor Defense Success Rate of 45%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.83 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 46%
Poor Pass Def Success 43%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Poor Field Position
Kansas has won 2 straight
Kansas has won 2 straight at Home
Record at home: 0 - 0 (0 - 0 - 0 vs Spread)
Kansas Notes
(12/6) OC Jeff Grimes left for Wisc OC job
(11/23) Killed CU. 1st losing team w/ 3 str top 25 wins
(11/18) Off awful (242 yds), outplayed @ BYU but found W
(11/13) Daniels great in ISU W, KU turning corner?
(11/13) Pass D torched, Run Def great vs ISU, Rgame great
(9/28) Pass D torched by TCU, Daniels awful. Sad team
(9/16) QB Daniels is electric but can't read Def. Big issue
(9/13) D OK vs UNLV, Off was awful, 2 TOs cost game
(9/8) Bad L @ Ill, 4 TOs. Run D played great though
(7/30) OL 2/5 return, big ??, RB has depth
Kansas Highlights
Kansas has Really Good Running Game (#60)
Kansas offense is efficent (#18)
Kansas has a top Offensive Line (#4)
Kansas offense is good in red zone (#34)
Kansas offense is good on 3rd downs
Kansas does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#4)
Kansas commits very few Penalties (#67)
Kansas Deficiencies
Kansas gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#128)
Kansas Does Not Stuff Runs (#18)
Kansas has a bad defensive line (#33)
Power Rating: 5.47 #41
Offense Rating: 29.66 #3
Defense Rating: 12.87 #98
Overall SP+ Rating: 4.9 #50
Offense SP+ Rating: 32.4 #32
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.5 #68
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 4 #65
Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 58%, Pass: 41%
Great Offense Success Rate of 48%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 4.68 PPO
Great Run Success 49%
Great Pass Success 48%
Good OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Poor Defense Success Rate of 45%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.83 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 46%
Poor Pass Def Success 43%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Poor Field Position
Kansas has won 2 straight
Kansas has won 2 straight at Home
Record at home: 0 - 0 (0 - 0 - 0 vs Spread)
Kansas Notes
(12/6) OC Jeff Grimes left for Wisc OC job
(11/23) Killed CU. 1st losing team w/ 3 str top 25 wins
(11/18) Off awful (242 yds), outplayed @ BYU but found W
(11/13) Daniels great in ISU W, KU turning corner?
(11/13) Pass D torched, Run Def great vs ISU, Rgame great
(9/28) Pass D torched by TCU, Daniels awful. Sad team
(9/16) QB Daniels is electric but can't read Def. Big issue
(9/13) D OK vs UNLV, Off was awful, 2 TOs cost game
(9/8) Bad L @ Ill, 4 TOs. Run D played great though
(7/30) OL 2/5 return, big ??, RB has depth
Kansas Highlights
Kansas has Really Good Running Game (#60)
Kansas offense is efficent (#18)
Kansas has a top Offensive Line (#4)
Kansas offense is good in red zone (#34)
Kansas offense is good on 3rd downs
Kansas does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#4)
Kansas commits very few Penalties (#67)
Kansas Deficiencies
Kansas gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#128)
Kansas Does Not Stuff Runs (#18)
Kansas has a bad defensive line (#33)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shedeur Sanders | 353 | 477 | 74% | 4134 | 37 | 10 | 8.7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Hunter | 96 | 1258 | 15 | 13.1 | 58 |
| LaJohntay Wester (Tr) | 74 | 931 | 10 | 12.6 | 69 |
| Will Sheppard (Tr) | 48 | 621 | 6 | 12.9 | 47 |
| Jimmy Horn Jr. | 37 | 441 | 1 | 11.9 | 69 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig | 86 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Nikhai Hill-Green (Tr) | 79 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Shilo Sanders | 64 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Dylahn McKinney | 59 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.J. Green II | 32 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Arden Walker | 33 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Taje Mccoy | 24 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Keaten Wade (Tr) | 20 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Hunter | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Dylahn McKinney | 59 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Carter Stoutmire | 42 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalon Daniels | 171 | 300 | 57% | 2454 | 14 | 12 | 8.2 |
| Cole Ballard | 5 | 6 | 83% | 51 | 1 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Neal | 219 | 1266 | 16 | 5.8 | 54 |
| Jalon Daniels | 93 | 447 | 6 | 4.8 | 33 |
| Daniel Hishaw Jr. | 65 | 376 | 3 | 5.8 | 32 |
| Sevion Morrison | 27 | 164 | 2 | 6.1 | 38 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Grimm | 51 | 690 | 6 | 13.5 | 70 |
| Quentin Skinner | 25 | 557 | 4 | 22.3 | 62 |
| Lawrence Arnold | 26 | 360 | 1 | 13.8 | 40 |
| Devin Neal | 24 | 254 | 1 | 10.6 | 51 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JB Brown | 74 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Cornell Wheeler | 65 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| O.J. Burroughs | 64 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Marvin Grant | 59 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jereme Robinson | 21 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| JB Brown | 74 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Dean Miller | 32 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Marvin Grant | 59 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobee Bryant | 37 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| O.J. Burroughs | 64 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Marvin Grant | 59 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 |