- Matchup: Colorado Buffaloes vs Baylor Bears
- Event Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Venue: McLane Stadium, Waco, TX
- Broadcasting on: ESPN2
- Betting Odds: Bears favored by (-10.5)
- Game Total: 54.5
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The Baylor Bears (2-1) are set to clash with the Colorado Buffaloes (2-1) at McLane Stadium on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The Colorado squad enters this game as 10.5-point underdogs, with an over/under line of 54.5.
Currently, the Colorado Buffaloes hold a 2-1 record this season. In their most recent outing, they suffered a defeat against the Northwestern Wildcats, finishing with a score of 41-7. In this match, the Buffaloes allowed 182 rushing yards on 51 carries, averaging 3.6 yards per rush. In passing defense, they gave up 17 completions on 22 attempts for 241 yards, achieving a completion rate of 77.3%. Overall, Colorado ran 62 offensive plays, gaining a total of 348 yards. Their rushing game was effective, netting 180 yards on 33 carries at an average of 5.5 yards per attempt.
On average, the Colorado Buffaloes are scoring 24.3 points per game. Their offensive output includes an average of 181.0 rushing yards, placing them at 49th in Division 1. This season, the Buffaloes have amassed a total of 1,233 yards, with 6 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns recorded. They have achieved 63 first downs and have faced 28 penalties, resulting in a loss of 247 yards. Notably, Colorado has turned the ball over 6 times.
Defensively, the Buffaloes have conceded 728 passing yards, ranking them 109th in Division 1. On average, they allow 242.7 passing yards per game with a completion percentage of 57.2%. Throughout the season, Colorado has yielded 361.0 total yards per game, ranking them 89th in college football. They have allowed 6 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns. Opponents average 3.2 yards per carry against them, totaling 355 rushing yards in 3 games. Colorado ranks 91st in Division 1 for opponent scoring, giving up 25.0 points per game.
The Baylor Bears also enter this matchup with a record of 2-1. In their latest game, they secured a 36-19 victory over the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. The Bears accumulated 418 total yards, running 68 plays with a 6.1 yards-per-play average. Their rushing attack produced 165 yards on 44 carries, averaging 3.8 yards per attempt. Defensively, Baylor allowed 34 rushing attempts for 139 yards, which translates to 4.1 yards per rush. In pass defense, they allowed a completion percentage of 56.8%, totaling 223 yards from 25 completed passes on 44 attempts.
Evaluating their offensive capabilities, the Bears are currently ranked 66th nationwide, averaging 32.0 points per game. The Baylor offense is generating 468.7 total yards per game, placing them 33rd in college football. They have incurred 215 penalty yards due to 24 infractions, ranking 32nd in Division 1. So far, they have thrown 4 interceptions and allowed 3 fumbles while recording 81 first downs. This season, Baylor has passed for a total of 919 yards, averaging 306.3 passing yards per contest, which puts them at 19th nationally. They average 162.3 yards rushing, totaling 487 rushing yards for the year.
Baylor’s defense has allowed 305 rushing yards this season, averaging 101.7 rushing yards per game and conceding 4 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered 1 passing touchdown and an average of 185.3 passing yards per game, ranking them 53rd in the country. Altogether, they have given up 39 points this season. The Bears have secured 2 fumbles recovered and 4 interceptions. Their defensive unit has participated in 206 plays, which ranks 101st in college football. They are allowing an average of 13.0 points per game, placing them 22nd nationally.
Who will prevail in this thrilling Buffaloes vs. Bears college football matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on the Bears -10.5
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