- Matchup: Kansas State Wildcats vs Colorado Buffaloes
- Event Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Venue: Folsom Field, Boulder, Colorado
- Broadcast: TNT
- Betting Odds: Buffaloes +2.5
- Over/Under Total: 47.5
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This October 31, 2026, Folsom Field will host an exciting college football clash between the Colorado Buffaloes (2-5) and the Kansas State Wildcats (4-3). The Wildcats open as 2.5-point favorites according to Vegas lines, with an over/under set at 47.5.
The Kansas State Wildcats enter this game with a 4-3 record. In their previous game, they faced the Arizona State Sun Devils, suffering a defeat with a score of 28-17. In that match, Kansas State rushed the ball 32 times, generating 84 total yards, which averages out to 2.6 yards per carry. They executed 73 offensive plays, accumulating a total of 278 yards. Defensively, they allowed their opponents to complete 14 passes out of 31 attempts for 212 yards, achieving a completion percentage of 45.2%. On the ground, the Wildcats conceded 147 yards on 40 carries, averaging 3.7 yards per carry.
This season, the Wildcats have amassed a total of 3,066 yards. In terms of scoring, Kansas State has recorded 11 touchdown passes and 16 rushing touchdowns. They’ve turned the ball over 6 times and have achieved 165 first downs. The team has also committed 27 penalties that resulted in 261 lost yards. Kansas State’s rushing attack is ranked 14th nationally, averaging 217.6 yards per game, contributing to an impressive scoring average of 32.9 points per game.
Defensively, the Wildcats have given up 1,030 passing yards, ranking them 5th in college football. They allow an average of 147.1 passing yards per game, with a completion percentage against of 49.6%. Overall, the Wildcats’ defense has permitted 305.3 yards on average per game, positioning them 25th among Division I teams. They have surrendered 7 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing touchdowns, with opponents averaging 4.3 yards per carry and 158.1 rushing yards per game. For the season, the Wildcats rank 46th in team defense, allowing 21.1 points per game.
The Colorado Buffaloes come into this matchup with a 2-5 record. In their most recent game, the Buffaloes suffered a significant loss against the Oklahoma State Cowboys, ending the game at 57-24. Colorado recorded 399 yards on 62 plays, averaging 6.4 yards per play. They struggled on the ground, averaging just 1.9 yards per carry and finishing with 56 yards from 30 carries. Their rushing defense gave up 188 yards on 38 attempts, averaging 4.9 yards per rush. In pass defense, the Buffaloes allowed a 60.5% completion rate while giving up 410 yards on 23 completions out of 38 attempts.
Looking at their offensive stats, the Buffaloes rank 120th in scoring with an average of 20.1 points per game. Their total offensive output is 394.9 yards per game, placing them 64th nationwide. Colorado has accumulated 590 penalty yards from 66 infractions, ranking 8th in Division I for turnovers. They have thrown 10 interceptions and allowed opponents to recover 6 fumbles, while they have achieved 144 first downs. Thus far, the Buffaloes have passed for 1,866 yards, averaging 266.6 passing yards per game, which ranks 34th nationally. They average 128.3 rushing yards per game, totaling 898 rushing yards this season.
Defensively, the Buffaloes allow an average of 30.1 points per game, positioning them at 112th nationally. They have allowed 970 rushing yards (138.6 yards per game) and 5 rushing touchdowns this season, along with 16 passing touchdowns and an average of 253.0 passing yards allowed per game, making them 120th in college football. The Colorado defense has participated in 501 plays so far, ranking them 103rd nationally. They have recovered 3 fumbles and made 4 interceptions, surrendering a total of 211 points this season.
In this thrilling Wildcats vs Buffaloes college football game, who will prevail against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on the Wildcats -2.5
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