DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
BYU defeated Colorado 24–21 in a nail-biter. Colorado covered by 3.5; Game went Under by 3.5. The market closed at BYU -6.5 and the Blue Chip model made it BYU -15.8 - a gap of 9.3 points toward BYU, of which 8.5 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge.
BYU overcame a 14-0 first-quarter deficit, showing poise and composure under pressure. This resilience, especially from freshman QB Bear Bachmeier, suggests the team can handle adversity and mount comebacks, which is valuable for future games.
Bear Bachmeier threw 2 TD passes and rushed for 98 yards, demonstrating dual-threat capability. His calm leadership and ability to avoid being rattled bode well for BYU's offensive consistency moving forward.
Linebacker Isaiah Glasker's game-sealing interception and the defense's ability to hold Colorado to 21 points after an early 14-point outburst highlight a defense that can tighten up in critical moments.
BYU has now scored in a program-record 27 straight quarters, indicating sustained offensive production. This streak suggests reliability in putting points on the board, which is crucial for covering spreads or winning close games.
The Cougars improved to 30-9 under Kalani Sitake when ranked, showing they perform well with a target on their back. This trend supports confidence in their ability to handle pressure in upcoming games.
Colorado jumped to a 14-0 lead but allowed BYU to rally, and six penalties for 67 yards, including two defensive pass interference calls, disrupted momentum and extended drives.
After scoring 14 points in the first quarter, the Buffaloes managed only 7 points the rest of the game, with Kaidon Salter throwing a costly interception late.
On the final drive, Colorado had the ball at their own 4-yard line with 1:49 left and two timeouts but struggled with clock management, leading to a game-ending interception.
Wide receiver Dre’lon Miller was moved to running back due to injuries and scored a rushing TD, but the offense lacked consistency on the ground.
Colorado is now 1-7 over the last two seasons when failing to score 30 points, highlighting a need for offensive improvement ahead of a matchup at No. 24 TCU.
At kickoff, conditions at Folsom Field were Clear, 59°F with winds of 6 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Clear
59°F
| Measure | BYUAway | ColoradoHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 339 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | 3,777 miles | Home game |
| Season total | 4,116 miles | 1,809 miles |
| Body clock | 20:15 | 20:15 |
| Rest | 8 days | 7 days |
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