- Matchup: BYU Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes
- Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
- Venue: Folsom Field, Boulder, CO
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Betting Line: Buffaloes (+6.5)
- Over/Under: 47
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The Colorado Buffaloes, currently at a record of 2-2, are set to clash with the undefeated BYU Cougars (3-0) at Folsom Field on Saturday, September 27, 2025. The Cougars enter the game as favorites by 6.5 points, with the total for the game set at 47.
With a perfect record so far this season, the BYU Cougars have shown strong performances, the latest being a decisive victory against the East Carolina Pirates, ending in a score of 34-13. In that game, the Cougars executed 60 plays, accumulating 418 total yards. They rushed for 172 yards on 34 carries, averaging 5.1 yards per attempt. Defensively, BYU conceded 119 rushing yards on 35 carries (averaging 3.4 yards per carry) and allowed the Pirates to complete 25 passes out of 42 attempts for 285 yards, achieving a completion rate of 59.5%.
In scoring, the BYU Cougars are averaging an impressive 43.3 points per game. Their ground game ranks 7th in college football, with an average of 265.7 rushing yards per game. Overall, BYU has totaled 1,356 yards this season. They have scored 4 touchdowns passing and 9 rushing. With 66 first downs to their credit, the Cougars have faced 19 penalties resulting in 191 yards and have committed just one turnover.
On defense, BYU allows 483 total passing yards, ranking them 15th in the nation. They concede 161.0 yards per game through the air and have a completion percentage against of 55.3%. This season, they’ve given up 205.3 yards on average per game, placing them 2nd nationally. They have not allowed any touchdowns through the air and allowed just 1 rushing touchdown. Opponents average only 1.6 yards per carry against them, totaling 133 rushing yards allowed in three games. The Cougars boast an impressive defensive record, allowing only 5.3 points per game, good for 2nd in D-1.
The Colorado Buffaloes hold a current record of 2-2. Their latest game resulted in a victory against the Wyoming Cowboys, finishing with a score of 37-20. In that matchup, Colorado yielded 41 rushing attempts for 165 yards (4.0 yards per carry). The Buffaloes’ secondary allowed a completion rate of 46.2%, with 12 completions on 26 passes for 182 yards. They tallied 497 total yards from 59 plays, averaging 8.4 yards per play, and rushed for 193 yards on 31 carries, averaging 6.2 yards per attempt.
The Buffaloes are averaging 375.0 total yards per game, placing them 83rd in the country. This season, they have incurred 183 penalty yards from 20 infractions, ranking 90th in college football for penalty yardage. They average 141.3 yards per game rushing, totaling 565 rushing yards so far. They’ve thrown 2 interceptions and lost 1 fumble while achieving 78 first downs. In terms of scoring, the Buffaloes are averaging 27.0 points per game, ranking 83rd nationally. They’ve accumulated 935 passing yards this season, with an average of 233.8 yards per game, positioning them at 68th in D-1.
Defensively, the Buffaloes are giving up 22.5 points per game, ranked 66th in D-1. They have surrendered a total of 778 rushing yards (194.5 per game) and allowed 6 rushing touchdowns. In pass defense, they’ve allowed 3 touchdowns and an average of 214.8 passing yards per game, ranking them 79th in the nation. The Buffaloes’ defense has been on the field for 278 plays, placing them 114th in D-1. They have recovered 3 fumbles and recorded 2 interceptions this season, allowing a total of 90 points.
Who will emerge victorious in this exciting college football matchup between the Cougars and Buffaloes?
Pick: Bet on the Buffaloes +6.5
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