- Matchup: Colorado Buffaloes vs. Utah Utes
- Event Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
- Venue: Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Betting Odds: Utes (-14.0)
- Over/Under Total: 50.5
- This exciting college football game between the Utah Utes (5-2) and Colorado Buffaloes (3-4) is set to unfold at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Colorado enters this contest as 14-point underdogs, with the total points projected at 50.5.
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The Colorado Buffaloes arrive with a record of 3-4 for the season. In their most recent clash, they secured a victory against the Iowa State Cyclones, winning 24-17. The Buffaloes executed 39 rushing attempts for a total of 140 yards, averaging 3.6 yards per carry. By the end of the game, they managed 64 offensive plays that led to 395 total yards. The defense allowed 18 completions on 33 attempts, yielding 205 passing yards and a completion rate of 54.5%. In terms of rushing defense, Colorado gave up 236 yards on 37 carries, averaging 6.4 yards per rush.
This season, the Buffaloes have accumulated a total of 2,529 offensive yards. They have scored 12 touchdowns through the air and 11 on the ground with a total of 8 turnovers. Colorado has achieved 131 first downs and incurred 38 penalties totaling 336 yards. Averaging 143.3 rushing yards per game, they rank 85th nationally, while their scoring average is 24.9 points per game.
Defensively, the Buffaloes rank 65th nationally, permitting an average of 23.7 points per game. They allow 4.7 yards per carry and 188.0 rushing yards per game, having given up 1,316 rushing yards across 7 contests. In passing defense, Colorado has allowed 1,518 yards, ranking them 69th in Division 1, with 216.9 yards conceded per game and a completion percentage of 58.5%. Overall, they surrender 404.9 yards per game, placing them 105th in D-1, along with 9 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing touchdowns allowed.
The Utah Utes come into this game with a strong 5-2 record. In their last outing, they faced a setback, falling 24-21 to the BYU Cougars. Utah’s defense faced 42 rushing attempts, surrendering 202 yards (4.8 yards per carry). Their passing defense recorded a completion rate of 54.2%, giving up 166 yards on 13 completions from 24 attempts. They concluded the match with a total of 470 yards from 73 offensive plays (6.4 yards per play), and finished the game with 226 rushing yards on 37 carries, averaging 6.1 yards per rush.
The Utes average 461.1 yards per game, placing them 22nd in Division 1. Overall, Utah’s offense has amassed 355 penalty yards on 43 infractions, ranking them 68th nationally. They average 245.0 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,715 rushing yards for the season. Their passing game has resulted in 181 first downs, though they have also thrown 4 interceptions and lost 4 fumbles. The Utes rank 20th overall, averaging 36.9 points per game, with a total of 1,513 passing yards this season and 216.1 passing yards per game, ranking 84th in D-1.
On the defensive front, Utah has allowed 1,055 rushing yards (150.7 yards/game) along with 7 rushing touchdowns this season. They have conceded 5 passing touchdowns and 155.4 yards per game, putting them 11th in Division 1. Overall, Utah’s defense has limited opponents to 107 points, with 1 fumble recovery and 6 interceptions made so far. Having participated in 442 defensive plays, they rank 46th in D-1, while their average points allowed stands at 15.3, ranking 12th nationally.
Who will emerge victorious in this thrilling Buffaloes vs. Utes match against the spread?
Our Prediction: Bet on the Utes -14.0
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