Wyoming at Colorado - 2025 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, September 20th 2025 (10:15 PM EDT)
Colorado -12.5 (44.5) (-520)  Open: -15.5
Folsom Field - Boulder, CO

 
Cowboys (2 - 1) (2 - 1 - 0)
Coach Jay Sawvel (3 - 9)
Avg Score : 16 - 13 (10 - 13 on Road)
Record Prediction: 7.2 - 4.8 (#60)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
COLO is playing their 4th straight game
WYO is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Colorado -12   (SP+ COLO -9)

Projected Score: WYO: 14 - COLO: 26 (40)
COLO Win prob: 81% | Cover: 53%
WYO Travel: 91 miles
Buffaloes (1 - 2) (1 - 2 - 0)
Coach Deion Sanders (13 - 11)
Avg Score : 24 - 23 (26 - 17 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4.1 - 7.9 (#115)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 2) (Good: 6) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
 
Wyoming's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/28 Wyoming at Akron-8.549.5W 10 - 0UY
Sat 9/6 Wyoming vs Northern Iowa-14.047.5W 31 - 7UY
Sat 9/13 Wyoming vs Utah+24.547.5L 6 - 31UN
Sat 9/20 Wyoming at Colorado+12.544.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/4 Wyoming vs UNLV+1.5
Sat 10/11 Wyoming vs San José State-6
Sat 10/18 Wyoming at Air Force-4.5
Sat 10/25 Wyoming vs Colorado State-4
Sat 11/1 Wyoming at San Diego State+2.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/15 Wyoming at Fresno State+2
Sat 11/22 Wyoming vs Nevada-14
Sat 11/29 Wyoming at Hawai'i-1

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 5, Poor 5
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 5, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Wyoming's Schedule
Colorado's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 8/29 Colorado vs Georgia Tech+4.055.5L 20 - 27UN
Sat 9/6 Colorado vs Delaware-23.549.5W 31 - 7UY
Fri 9/12 Colorado at Houston+4.045.5L 20 - 36ON
Sat 9/20 Colorado vs Wyoming-12.544.5
Sat 9/27 Colorado vs BYU+7
Sat 10/4 Colorado at TCU+17
Sat 10/11 Colorado vs Iowa State+8.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/25 Colorado at Utah+19.5
Sat 11/1 Colorado vs Arizona+3
Sat 11/8 Colorado at West Virginia+6
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/22 Colorado vs Arizona State+9
Sat 11/29 Colorado at Kansas State+5.5

Total: Elite: 2, Good: 7, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 6, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Colorado's Schedule

Important Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WYO#102 (.1)44% (60)15.747% (49)2.93 (74)12542% (82)1692.82 (119)#7 (-.12)36% (45)12.741% (82)33% (36)0.77 (2)53.311.3
COLO#65 (.21)37% (113)23.736% (118)2.73 (93)12638% (103)2105.42 (17)#95 (.18)47% (114)23.348% (110)44% (100)3.5 (68)41.70.72
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WYO#127 (.05)36% (126)39% (111)2.64 (122)13834% (125)1893.07 (126)#102 (.23)44% (96)43% (70)45% (113)3.97 (86)49.61.30.9
COLO#35 (.24)44% (48)44% (73)2.76 (110)6645% (34)3024.34 (28)#22 (.09)38% (30)40% (43)36% (17)3.3 (21)62.80.91.8



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WYO Offense315.71044.3%2.821172951251694.151%49%47%42%15%.1
COLO Defense323.31746.6%3.52 - - - - - 64%36%48%44%13%.18
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WYO Defense312.712.736.1%0.771.3 - - - - - 45%53%41%33%10%-.12
COLO Offense323.725.537%5.420.7183361262104.242%58%36%38%17%.21

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Wyoming324:2416.739%33%753.311.32.72024.5
Colorado327:5618.337%75%4.741.70.7241.7028.7
Run Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WYO Offense351% (67)47% (49)30.3125.34.12 (109).05 (96)2.93 (74)54% (122)10% (96)0.85 (96)
COLO Defense364% (133)48% (110) - - - - .07 (71)3.12 (104)75% (80)8% (102)0.99 (78)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WYO Defense345% (35)41% (82) - - - - (47)3.09 (103)60% (34)5% (133)0.69 (13)
COLO Offense342% (118)36% (118)30125.74.25 (62).24 (41)2.73 (93)67% (86)12% (113)1.53 (6)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WYO Offense349% (70)42% (82)14.324.3169.3711.83 (90)1 (23).16 (99)1.3 (116)28% (50)19% (126).1 (116)5% (72)1.9 (78)
COLO Defense336% (6)44% (100) - - - - - - 2 (56).37 (111)1.7 (106)28% (117)31% (84).2 (57)5% (84)1.8 (43)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WYO Defense353% (95)33% (36) - - - - - - 3 (28)-.09 (15)1 (6)35% (44)18% (21)-.12 (8)6% (73)1.4 (7)
COLO Offense358% (18)38% (103)19.331.32106.710.94 (72)2 (60).2 (91)1.5 (75)39% (123)39% (28).55 (31)5% (60)2.2 (43)

Wyoming's Power Ratings
Wyoming's Power Rating: -2.94 #85
Wyoming's Offense Rating: 4.85 #105
Wyoming's Defense Rating: 7.79 #70
2025 Talent Rating: 562.00 #103
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Wyoming's 2025 Expected Record: 7.2 - 4.8
Wyoming's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -8.1 #92
Wyoming's Offense SP+ Rating: 19.8 #115
Wyoming's Defense SP+ Rating: 27.9 #75

Average Talent
Average Mountain West Talent Rating is 533.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85

Power Ratings Matchup
Wyoming: -2.94   Colorado: 6.46

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Wyoming: -8.1   Colorado: 0.4




Colorado's Power Ratings
Colorado's Power Rating: 6.46 #62
Colorado's Offense Rating: 15.81 #49
Colorado's Defense Rating: 8.29 #74
2025 Talent Rating: 750.00 #66
Blue Chip Ratio: 21 #25
Colorado's 2025 Expected Record: 4.1 - 7.9
Colorado's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 0.4 #69
Colorado's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.4 #63
Colorado's Defense SP+ Rating: 27.9 #75

Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 798.25
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85


Wyoming Scoring
Offense: 15.7 PPG
Offense on Road: 10
Defense: 12.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 12.7

Wyoming's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 1 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 0 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Colorado 26
Wyoming 14


Total Points: 40

Colorado Scoring
Offense: 23.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 25.5
Defense: 23.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 17

Colorado's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 2
Record vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record at home: 1 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
200909/19Colorado24Wyoming0Colorado
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Colorado100 Overs
Wyoming000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 10 - 00 - 00 - 0

(#85) Wyoming Info
Power Rating: -2.94 #85
Offense Rating: 4.85 #105
Defense Rating: 7.79 #70
Overall SP+ Rating: -8.1 #92
Offense SP+ Rating: 19.8 #115
Defense SP+ Rating: 27.9 #75
Talent Rating: 562.00 #103
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Expected Record: 7.2 - 4.8

Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 51%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 44%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.82 PPO
Avg Run Success 47%
Bad Pass Success 42%
Bad OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 36%
Great in Scoring Position 0.77 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 41%
Good Pass Def Success 33%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position

Wyoming has lost 1 straight
Wyoming has won 1 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 1 - 0 (1 - 0 - 0 vs Spread )

Wyoming Notes
(8/1) OL was awful LY, but 4/5 back. No portals?
(8/1) Def was awful, lost a ton, added 12 portals
(8/1) Back 7 of Def has almost no exp. Pass D awful
(5/2) QB K Anderson likely. JAG- so far, depth??
(5/2) RB Scott back, Kellman (Char) added. Meh
(5/2) WR Sargent electric, Durr back as well. C+
(5/2) HC Sawvel awful 1st year. Doesn't look better TY
(5/2) TE Gyllenborg a nice target w/ 55 career rec

Wyoming Highlights
Wyoming defense does not give up big plays (#3)
Wyoming defense is really good in red zone (#2)
Wyoming defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#28)

Wyoming Deficiencies
Wyoming has a really bad Offense
Wyoming Can Not Run the Ball (#100)
Wyoming offense is not Explosive (#122)
Wyoming Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#104)
Wyoming offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#119)
Wyoming Does Not Stuff Runs (#109)
Wyoming has a bad defensive line (#103)

Performance GradesPerf Grades
CategoryCatCOLOWYO
OverallOver#83#67
OffenseOff#98#82
DefenseDef#74#56
Special TeamsST#43#48
PassingPass#108#83
RushingRush#88#65
Run BlockRBLK#78#69
Pass BlockPBLK#9#60
Route RunningWR Rt#93#92
TacklingTkl#62#61
Run DefenseR Def#74#62
Pass Rush DefPRush#44#99
Coverage DefCov#96#23

Weather Forecast
Playing in Folsom Field
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: WYO | COLO
Depth Chart: WYO | COLO
Rosters: WYO | COLO
(#62) Colorado Info
Power Rating: 6.46 #62
Offense Rating: 15.81 #49
Defense Rating: 8.29 #74
Overall SP+ Rating: 0.4 #69
Offense SP+ Rating: 28.4 #63
Defense SP+ Rating: 27.9 #75
Talent Rating: 750.00 #66
Blue Chip Ratio: 21 #25
Expected Record: 4.1 - 7.9

Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 58%, Run: 42%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 37%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 5.42 PPO
Awful Run Success 36%
Poor Pass Success 38%
Avg OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 47%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.5 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 48%
Poor Pass Def Success 44%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position

Colorado has lost 1 straight
Colorado has won 1 straight at Home
Record at home: 1 - 1 (1 - 1 - 0 vs Spread)

Colorado Notes
(9/9) QB Ryan Saub starting vs Houston
(9/8) QB shuffle, #3 Staub played best vs Del
(8/29) Prime's clock management is an abomination
(8/29) Salter OK, run off better, run defense mauled
(8/26) QB1 Kaidon Salter starter, Fr. Lewis backup
(7/22) Very quiet, Prime health issues. Bad signs
(5/1) Watch Fr WR Q Gibson, will play early and KR
(4/11) RB Augustave no longer on team, led RB LY
(4/4) So. Jordan Seaton (OT) a top OT via PFF
(3/19) RBs bad LY in passing Off. Any ballers?

Colorado Highlights
Colorado offense is explosive (#12)
Colorado offense is good in red zone (#17)
Colorado has a great TO Margin (#28)

Colorado Deficiencies
Colorado offense is really bad (#113)
Colorado run game is really bad (#118)
Colorado pass game is really bad (#103)
Colorado has a bad defense (#114)
Colorado has a bad defensive line (#104)


  
Wyoming's OC Jay Johnson
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Kaden Anderson488259%535326.5
Landon Sims33100%23007.7
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Sam Scott4420314.628
Terron Kellman (Tr)1813717.633
Samuel Harris1813017.228
Max White (Tr)82202.810
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Chris Durr Jr.17284216.749
Johnmichael Gyllenborg884110.523
Jackson Holman (Tr)43809.520
Samuel Harris43609.032

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Wyoming's DC Aaron Bohl
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Andrew Johnson201100
Evan Eller201010
Brayden Johnson (Tr)200011
Jones Thomas140003
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Ben Florentine103300
Lucas Samsula52200
Andrew Johnson201100
Chisom Ifeanyi (Tr)41110
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jones Thomas140003
Tyrese Boss130002
Dainsus Miller60001

Colorado's OC Pat Shurmur
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Ryan Staub264558%361328.0
Kaidon Salter (Tr)304468%261105.9
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Simeon Price (Tr)1913617.238
Micah Welch237613.322
Kaidon Salter (Tr)226823.121
Dekalon Taylor (Tr)106106.123
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Sincere Brown (Tr)6135122.571
Joseph Williams (Tr)8117114.637
Dekalon Taylor (Tr)10106210.622
Omarion Miller493023.339

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Colorado's DC Robert Livingston
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tawfiq Byard (Tr)182101
Reginald Hughes (Tr)160020
Martavius French (Tr)153100
Carter Stoutmire130003
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Martavius French (Tr)153100
Keaten Wade113120
Quency Wiggins21120
Tawfiq Byard (Tr)182101
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Carter Stoutmire130003
Preston Hodge100002
Tawfiq Byard (Tr)182101