Wyoming at Colorado Game Matchup
Wyoming logo Wyoming Cowboys at Colorado BuffaloesColorado logo
Saturday, September 20th 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Folsom Field - Boulder, CO

 
Cowboys (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Jay Sawvel (3 - 9)
Avg Score : 19 - 28 (19 - 33 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4.8 - 7.2 (#102)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 10)
COLO is playing their 4th straight game
WYO is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Colorado -20   (SP+ COLO -13)
Projected Score: WYO: 18 - COLO: 38 (52)
COLO Win prob: 93% | Cover: 53%
WYO Travel: 91 miles
Buffaloes (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Deion Sanders (13 - 11)
Avg Score : 33 - 23 (39 - 23 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6 - 6 (#74)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 6) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 3)
 
Wyoming's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Wed 8/27 Wyoming at Akron-9.50.0
Sat 9/6 Wyoming vs Northern Iowa-10.5
Sat 9/13 Wyoming vs Utah+21
Sat 9/20 Wyoming at Colorado+20
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/4 Wyoming vs UNLV+5.5
Sat 10/11 Wyoming vs San José State+6
Sat 10/18 Wyoming at Air Force+4
Sat 10/25 Wyoming vs Colorado State+1
Sat 11/1 Wyoming at San Diego State+3.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/15 Wyoming at Fresno State+9.5
Sat 11/22 Wyoming vs Nevada-6.5
Sat 11/29 Wyoming at Hawai'i+4.5

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 7
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 7
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Wyoming's Schedule
Colorado's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/28 Colorado vs Georgia Tech+3.557.5
Sat 9/6 Colorado vs Delaware-23.5
Sat 9/13 Colorado at Houston-1
Sat 9/20 Colorado vs Wyoming-20
Sat 9/27 Colorado vs BYU+3.5
Sat 10/4 Colorado at TCU+9.5
Sat 10/11 Colorado vs Iowa State+4
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/25 Colorado at Utah+8.5
Sat 11/1 Colorado vs Arizona-9
Sat 11/8 Colorado at West Virginia-2
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/22 Colorado vs Arizona State+8
Sat 11/29 Colorado at Kansas State+13.5

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 6, Avg 3, Bad 1, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 6, Avg 3, Bad 1, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Colorado's Schedule

Important Stats (2024)
 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)19.339% (111)2.64 (122)13834% (125)1893.07 (126)#102 (.23)44% (96)28.343% (70)45% (113)3.97 (86)49.61.30.9
COLO#35 (.24)44% (48)32.944% (73)2.76 (110)6645% (34)3024.34 (28)#22 (.09)38% (30)23.140% (43)36% (17)3.3 (21)62.80.91.8
 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
WYO0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
COLO0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WYO Offense1219.318.736.4%3.071.3173271381893.654%46%39%34%17%.05
COLO Defense1323.122.538.4%3.31.8 - - - - - 53%47%40%36%20%.09
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WYO Defense1228.333.244%3.970.9 - - - - - 52%48%43%45%15%.23
COLO Offense1332.938.744.5%4.340.920368663022.737%63%44%45%17%.24

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Wyoming1230:5217.336%60%5.549.61.30.951.3228
Colorado1326:0319.741%40%7.162.80.91.86.72.8231.4
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 Offense1254% (40)39% (111)38.2138.13.614 (98).02 (117)2.64 (122)62% (121)11% (92)0.94 (83)
COLO Defense1353% (93)40% (43) - - - - .06 (37)2.87 (47)78% (98)12% (19)1.06 (100)
 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 Defense1252% (82)43% (70) - - - - .21 (112)3.09 (85)62% (12)9% (87)1.19 (128)
COLO Offense1337% (133)44% (73)24.2662.715 (96).08 (94)2.76 (110)82% (16)11% (104)0.86 (121)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WYO Offense1246% (93)34% (125)15.128.9188.66.512.511 (122)11 (72).08 (126)1.8 (19)34% (110)25% (118).15 (126)6% (72)2.1 (62)
COLO Defense1347% (46)36% (17) - - - - - - 12 (39).13 (24)1.6 (61)35% (25)29% (50).24 (41)8% (18)1.9 (31)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WYO Defense1248% (55)45% (113) - - - - - - 6 (109).25 (78)1.4 (10)31% (81)32% (85).32 (73)5% (102)1.8 (16)
COLO Offense1363% (2)45% (34)25.935.23028.611.735 (3)8 (40).34 (32)1.6 (53)33% (96)35% (27).47 (18)6% (78)2.1 (54)

Wyoming's Power Ratings
Wyoming's Power Rating: -15.59 #112
Wyoming's Offense Rating: 8.16 #103
Wyoming's Defense Rating: 23.75 #115
2025 Talent Rating: 510.00 #104
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #99
Wyoming's 2025 Expected Record: 4.8 - 7.2
Wyoming's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -10.8 #105
Wyoming's Offense SP+ Rating: 21.4 #108
Wyoming's Defense SP+ Rating: 32.2 #97

Average Talent
Average Mountain West Talent Rating is 505.83
Average Power Five Talent: 861.13
Average FBS Talent: 684.29

Power Ratings Matchup
Wyoming: -15.59   Colorado: 6.74

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Wyoming: -10.8   Colorado: 2.6




Colorado's Power Ratings
Colorado's Power Rating: 6.74 #50
Colorado's Offense Rating: 16.17 #55
Colorado's Defense Rating: 10.29 #38
2025 Talent Rating: 690.00 #73
Blue Chip Ratio: 19 #25
Colorado's 2025 Expected Record: 6.0 - 6.0
Colorado's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 2.6 #52
Colorado's Offense SP+ Rating: 29.9 #45
Colorado's Defense SP+ Rating: 27.2 #59

Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 774.88
Average Power Five Talent: 861.13
Average FBS Talent: 684.29


Wyoming Scoring
Offense: 19.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 18.7
Defense: 28.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 33.2

Wyoming's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Colorado 38
Wyoming 18

Projected Total Points: 52
Colorado Scoring
Offense: 32.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 38.7
Defense: 23.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 22.5

Colorado's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 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

(#112) Wyoming Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -15.59 #112
Offense Rating: 8.16 #103
Defense Rating: 23.75 #115
Overall SP+ Rating: -10.8 #105
Offense SP+ Rating: 21.4 #108
Defense SP+ Rating: 32.2 #97
Talent Rating: 510.00 #104
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #99
Expected Record: 4.8 - 7.2

Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 54%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 36%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.07 PPO
Awful Run Success 39%
Awful Pass Success 34%
Bad OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Poor Defense Success Rate of 44%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.97 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 43%
Awful Pass Def Success 45%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position


Wyoming Notes
(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) OL was awful LY, but returns all 5. No portals?
(5/2) Def was awful, lost a ton, added 10 portals
(5/2) HC Sawvel awful 1st year. Doesn't look better TY
(5/2) TE Gyllenborg a nice target w/ 55 career rec
Wyoming     Ratings Matchup     Colorado
Power #112
#50
Off #103
#55
Def #115
#38
Talent #104
#73
SP+ #105
#52
SP+ Off #108
#45
SP+ Def #97
#59

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

Team Information
Injuries: WYO | COLO
Depth Chart: WYO | COLO
Rosters: WYO | COLO
(#50) Colorado Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 6.74 #50
Offense Rating: 16.17 #55
Defense Rating: 10.29 #38
Overall SP+ Rating: 2.6 #52
Offense SP+ Rating: 29.9 #45
Defense SP+ Rating: 27.2 #59
Talent Rating: 690.00 #73
Blue Chip Ratio: 19 #25
Expected Record: 6.0 - 6.0

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
(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) QB1? Salter likely, Fr. Lewis
(3/19) RBs bad LY in passing Off. Any ballers?
(3/19) WR rebuild, have added a lot of talent
(3/19) OL returns 3/5, 3 portal adds. Should improve
(3/19) Def much improved LY, new leaders needed
(3/19) Prime added a lot of stars as coaches
(3/19) Great job, but now w/o Hunter/Shedeur?


  
Wyoming's OC Jay Johnson
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Evan Svoboda11122649%1308585.8
Kaden Anderson7012058%955638.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Sam Scott9243534.743
Terron Kellman (Tr)4824205.041
Evan Svoboda10923752.251
Damashja Harris (Tr)2319318.480
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jaylen Sargent23480220.970
Johnmichael Gyllenborg30425314.263
Chris Durr Jr.31348111.240
Sam Scott126415.341

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Wyoming's DC Aaron Bohl
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tyce Westland416300
Andrew Johnson311011
Ben Florentine264111
Chisom Ifeanyi (Tr)214240
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tyce Westland416300
Chisom Ifeanyi (Tr)214240
Ben Florentine264111
Tyler Nystrom10000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Ben Florentine264111
Ian Bell60001
Andrew Johnson311011

Colorado's OC Pat Shurmur
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Kaidon Salter (Tr)14726156%18861567.2
Ryan Staub040%0000.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Kaidon Salter (Tr)11458775.141
Dallan Hayden6419613.127
Micah Welch4318644.325
Charlie Offerdahl2611914.639
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Joseph Williams (Tr)30588519.672
Jack Hestera (Tr)24340414.232
Drelon Miller3227738.749
Omarion Miller10216121.658

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Colorado's DC Robert Livingston
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Reginald Hughes (Tr)8310460
Martavius French (Tr)8017143
Dylahn McKinney593008
Tawfiq Byard (Tr)548200
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Arden Walker337520
Keaten Wade207410
Reginald Hughes (Tr)8310460
Amari McNeill256430
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Dylahn McKinney593008
Tyrecus Davis (Tr)421008
Carter Stoutmire421027