BYU Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes
Saturday, December 28th 2024 (7:30 PM EST)
Colorado -3 (55.5) (-148) Open: 0.0
BYU 36 - Colorado: 14 (Valero Alamo Bowl)
Cougars (11 - 2) (8 - 4 - 0)
Coach Kalani Sitake (61 - 41)
Avg Score : 31 - 20 (28 - 22 on Road)
Record Prediction: 11 - 2 (#8)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
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Coach Kalani Sitake (61 - 41)
Avg Score : 31 - 20 (28 - 22 on Road)
Record Prediction: 11 - 2 (#8)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Bowl Game Opt Outs
Our Line: BYU -2.5 (SP+ BYU -7)
Projected Score: BYU: 29 - COLO: 26 (55)
COLO Win prob: 56% | Cover: 47%
BYU Travel: 338 miles
Our Line: BYU -2.5 (SP+ BYU -7)
Projected Score: BYU: 29 - COLO: 26 (55)
COLO Win prob: 56% | Cover: 47%
BYU Travel: 338 miles
Buffaloes (9 - 4) (9 - 4 - 0)
Coach Deion Sanders (4 - 8)
Avg Score : 33 - 23 (39 - 23 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 9 - 4 (#28)
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Coach Deion Sanders (4 - 8)
Avg Score : 33 - 23 (39 - 23 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 9 - 4 (#28)
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| BYU's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | BYU vs Southern Illinois | -31 | |||||
| Fri 9/6 | BYU at SMU | +12.5 | 55.5 | W 18 - 15 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/14 | BYU at Wyoming | -9.5 | 40.5 | W 34 - 14 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/21 | BYU vs Kansas State | +7.5 | 49.5 | W 38 - 9 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/28 | BYU at Baylor | +3.0 | 47.0 | W 34 - 28 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/12 | BYU vs Arizona | -3.0 | 48.5 | W 41 - 19 | O | Y | |
| Fri 10/18 | BYU vs Oklahoma State | -8.5 | 53.0 | W 38 - 35 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/26 | BYU at UCF | +2.5 | 53.5 | W 37 - 24 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/9 | BYU at Utah | -3.5 | 40.5 | W 22 - 21 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/16 | BYU vs Kansas | -3.0 | 55.5 | L 13 - 17 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/23 | BYU at Arizona State | +3.5 | 49.0 | L 23 - 28 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | BYU vs Houston | -9.5 | 39.5 | W 30 - 18 | O | Y | |
| Sat 12/28 | BYU vs Colorado | +3.0 | 55.5 | W 36 - 14 | U | Y | |
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| 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 | |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYU | #51 (.22) | 45% (44) | 31.2 | 47% (30) | 3.23 (37) | 148 | 43% (59) | 216 | 3.73 (88) | #41 (.13) | 41% (65) | 19.6 | 46% (99) | 37% (28) | 3.79 (68) | 37 | 1.4 | 2.1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYU | #51 (.22) | 45% (44) | 47% (30) | 3.23 (37) | 148 | 43% (59) | 216 | 3.73 (88) | #41 (.13) | 41% (65) | 46% (99) | 37% (28) | 3.79 (68) | 37 | 1.4 | 2.1 | ||
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Offense | 13 | 31.2 | 28 | 44.7% | 3.73 | 1.4 | 20 | 363 | 148 | 216 | 4.7 | 52% | 48% | 47% | 43% | 16% | .22 |
| COLO Defense | 13 | 23.1 | 22.5 | 38.4% | 3.3 | 1.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 53% | 47% | 40% | 36% | 20% | .09 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Defense | 13 | 19.6 | 21.7 | 41.4% | 3.79 | 2.1 | - | - | - | - | - | 51% | 49% | 46% | 37% | 17% | .13 |
| COLO Offense | 13 | 32.9 | 38.7 | 44.5% | 4.34 | 0.9 | 20 | 368 | 66 | 302 | 2.7 | 37% | 63% | 44% | 45% | 17% | .24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYU | 13 | 28:32 | 20.5 | 35% | 75% | 4.4 | 37 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 5 | 31.7 |
| Colorado | 13 | 26:03 | 19.7 | 41% | 40% | 7.1 | 62.8 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 6.7 | 2.8 | 2 | 31.4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Offense | 13 | 52% (62) | 47% (30) | 31.6 | 147.7 | 4.7 | 18 (78) | .2 (36) | 3.23 (37) | 75% (60) | 9% (44) | 0.99 (56) |
| COLO Defense | 13 | 53% (93) | 40% (43) | - | - | - | - | .06 (37) | 2.87 (47) | 78% (98) | 12% (19) | 1.06 (100) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Defense | 13 | 51% (70) | 46% (99) | - | - | - | - | .14 (78) | 2.8 (36) | 72% (59) | 9% (86) | 0.97 (61) |
| 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) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Offense | 13 | 48% (74) | 43% (59) | 15.6 | 27.3 | 215.8 | 7.9 | 13.8 | 20 (58) | 11 (72) | .27 (60) | 1.7 (33) | 32% (83) | 33% (49) | .34 (65) | 7% (101) | 2 (96) |
| 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) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Defense | 13 | 49% (65) | 37% (28) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 20 (2) | .12 (21) | 1.5 (24) | 31% (83) | 31% (73) | .27 (52) | 8% (11) | 2 (49) |
| 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) |
BYU's Power Ratings
BYU's Power Rating: 10.80 #28
BYU's Offense Rating: 20.40 #63
BYU's Defense Rating: 6.88 #42
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 4% #65
BYU's 2024 Expected Record: 11.0 - 2.0
BYU's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 15.3 #17
BYU's Offense SP+ Rating: 32.0 #36
BYU's Defense SP+ Rating: 18.8 #21
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
BYU's Power Rating: 10.80 #28
BYU's Offense Rating: 20.40 #63
BYU's Defense Rating: 6.88 #42
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 4% #65
BYU's 2024 Expected Record: 11.0 - 2.0
BYU's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 15.3 #17
BYU's Offense SP+ Rating: 32.0 #36
BYU's Defense SP+ Rating: 18.8 #21
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Power Ratings Matchup
BYU: 10.80 Colorado: 10.79
SP+ Ratings Matchup
BYU: 15.3 Colorado: 8.1
BYU: 10.80 Colorado: 10.79
SP+ Ratings Matchup
BYU: 15.3 Colorado: 8.1
Colorado's Power Ratings
Colorado's Power Rating: 10.79 #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: 10.79 #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
BYU Scoring
Offense: 31.2 PPG
Offense on Road: 28
Defense: 19.6 PPG
Defense on Road: 21.7
BYU's 2024 Record
Record: 11 - 2
Record vs Spread: 8 - 4 - 0
Record on Road: 6 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 0
Offense: 31.2 PPG
Offense on Road: 28
Defense: 19.6 PPG
Defense on Road: 21.7
BYU's 2024 Record
Record: 11 - 2
Record vs Spread: 8 - 4 - 0
Record on Road: 6 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
BYU 29
Colorado 26
Total Points: 55
BYU 29
Colorado 26
Total Points: 55
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 | 12/28 | Colorado | 14 | BYU | 36 | BYU | Colorado -3 | BYU | 55.5 | Under |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 0 | 0 | 0 Overs |
| BYU | 1 | 1 | 1 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 0 - 1 | 0 - 1 | 0 - 1 | 0 - 0 |
| Road Teams | 1 - 0 | 1 - 0 | 0 - 0 | 1 - 0 |
| BYU Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2024 | Alamo Bowl | BYU vs Colorado | +3.0 | 55.5 | W 36 - 14 |
| 2022 | Mexico Bowl | BYU vs SMU | +4.5 | 65.0 | W 24 - 23 |
| 2021 | Independence Bowl | BYU vs UAB | -7.0 | 54.5 | L 28 - 31 |
| 2020 | Raton Bowl | BYU vs UCF | -6.0 | 80.0 | W 49 - 23 |
| 2019 | I Bowl | BYU vs Hawai'i | -3.0 | 65.5 | L 34 - 38 |
| 2018 | Potato Bowl | BYU vs Western Michigan | -10.0 | 52.0 | W 49 - 18 |
| Colorado Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2024 | Alamo Bowl | Colorado vs BYU | -3.0 | 55.5 | L 14 - 36 |
| 2020 | Alamo Bowl | Colorado vs Texas | +9.5 | 63.5 | L 23 - 55 |
(#28) BYU Info
Power Rating: 10.80 #28
Offense Rating: 20.40 #63
Defense Rating: 6.88 #42
Overall SP+ Rating: 15.3 #17
Offense SP+ Rating: 32.0 #36
Defense SP+ Rating: 18.8 #21
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 4% #65
Expected Record: 11.0 - 2.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 52%
Good Offense Success Rate of 45%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.73 PPO
Good Run Success 47%
Avg Pass Success 43%
Avg OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 41%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.79 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 46%
Good Pass Def Success 37%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
BYU has played in 5 Bowls in the last 5 years (3 - 2)
BYU has played in 19 Bowls since 2000 (11 - 8)
BYU Notes
(11/18) Outplayed KU but lost, Retzlaff awful, Rgame avg
(11/10) B12 refs handed BYU W. Miracle team will end
(10/28) 7.8 ppg via TO's, near top of CFB thru 8 games
(10/19) Gutty W (Ok St). Rgame great. QB meh, had 3 TOs
(10/12) Killed AZ, forced 4 TOs. Rgame/Retzlaff good
(9/28) Run Def great vs Bay. Rgame better, 5-0
(9/26) New DC Jay Hill proving he can really coach
(9/23) Blitzed K St with TOs. Rgame bad, 3.4 ypc
(9/20) QB Retzlaff has been good but TO prone
(9/20) Def has been great, esp vs pass so far (#6)
BYU Highlights
BYU has a good pass defense (#18)
BYU Secondary is very good (#124)
BYU commits very few Penalties (#6)
BYU defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#56)
BYU Deficiencies
BYU does not Sack the QB (#80)
Power Rating: 10.80 #28
Offense Rating: 20.40 #63
Defense Rating: 6.88 #42
Overall SP+ Rating: 15.3 #17
Offense SP+ Rating: 32.0 #36
Defense SP+ Rating: 18.8 #21
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 4% #65
Expected Record: 11.0 - 2.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 52%
Good Offense Success Rate of 45%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.73 PPO
Good Run Success 47%
Avg Pass Success 43%
Avg OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 41%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.79 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 46%
Good Pass Def Success 37%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
BYU has played in 5 Bowls in the last 5 years (3 - 2)
BYU has played in 19 Bowls since 2000 (11 - 8)
BYU Notes
(11/18) Outplayed KU but lost, Retzlaff awful, Rgame avg
(11/10) B12 refs handed BYU W. Miracle team will end
(10/28) 7.8 ppg via TO's, near top of CFB thru 8 games
(10/19) Gutty W (Ok St). Rgame great. QB meh, had 3 TOs
(10/12) Killed AZ, forced 4 TOs. Rgame/Retzlaff good
(9/28) Run Def great vs Bay. Rgame better, 5-0
(9/26) New DC Jay Hill proving he can really coach
(9/23) Blitzed K St with TOs. Rgame bad, 3.4 ypc
(9/20) QB Retzlaff has been good but TO prone
(9/20) Def has been great, esp vs pass so far (#6)
BYU Highlights
BYU has a good pass defense (#18)
BYU Secondary is very good (#124)
BYU commits very few Penalties (#6)
BYU defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#56)
BYU Deficiencies
BYU does not Sack the QB (#80)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | COLO | BYU |
| OverallOver | #20 | #23 |
| OffenseOff | #24 | #45 |
| DefenseDef | #28 | #26 |
| Special TeamsST | #73 | #25 |
| PassingPass | #3 | #36 |
| RushingRush | #69 | #51 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #64 | #51 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #47 | #51 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #7 | #42 |
| TacklingTkl | #63 | #78 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #48 | #17 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #30 | #61 |
| Coverage DefCov | #14 | #53 |
(#18) Colorado Info
Power Rating: 10.79 #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 played in 2 Bowls in the last 5 years (0 - 2)
Colorado has played in 8 Bowls since 2000 (1 - 7)
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: 10.79 #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 played in 2 Bowls in the last 5 years (0 - 2)
Colorado has played in 8 Bowls since 2000 (1 - 7)
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)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Retzlaff | 211 | 367 | 58% | 2896 | 19 | 12 | 7.9 |
| Gerry Bohannon | 3 | 4 | 75% | 27 | 0 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LJ Martin | 138 | 723 | 7 | 5.2 | 39 |
| Jake Retzlaff | 100 | 417 | 6 | 4.2 | 29 |
| Hinckley Ropati | 68 | 360 | 1 | 5.3 | 26 |
| Sione I Moa | 23 | 127 | 3 | 5.5 | 24 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Roberts | 50 | 803 | 3 | 16.1 | 62 |
| Darius Lassiter | 45 | 703 | 4 | 15.6 | 57 |
| Keelan Marion | 24 | 346 | 1 | 14.4 | 52 |
| Jojo Phillips | 10 | 211 | 2 | 21.1 | 57 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Glasker | 70 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Harrison Taggart | 69 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Tyler Batty | 57 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| Tanner Wall | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Kelly (Tr) | 50 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 1 |
| Isaiah Glasker | 70 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Blake Mangelson | 37 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Tyler Batty | 57 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marque Collins (Tr) | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| John Nelson | 23 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Jakob Robinson | 43 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 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 |