Colorado Buffaloes

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Colorado Buffaloes is 3-9 on the season, 7-5 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +3.2. Colorado Buffaloes carries one of the heaviest travel loads in the FBS, ranked 50th with 7,464 miles travelled this season — a meaningful fatigue factor for away games.

Conference: Big 12 Conference
Stadium: Folsom Field, Boulder, CO
Power Rating: +3.2
HFA Rating:2.6 pts
Record: 3-9
ATS: 7-5
O/U: 5-7

2025 Schedule & Results

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2025 Season Travel Profile

7,464 miles — ranked 50th heaviest in FBS (234 teams)
Week Opponent Distance Cumulative
Week 0466 mi466 mi
Week 1Georgia TechHome (0 mi)466 mi
Week 2DelawareHome (0 mi)466 mi
Week 3Houston904 mi1,370 mi
Week 4WyomingHome (0 mi)1,370 mi
Week 5BYUHome (0 mi)1,370 mi
Week 6TCU668 mi2,039 mi
Week 7Iowa StateHome (0 mi)2,039 mi
Week 8Bye
Week 9Utah351 mi2,390 mi
Week 10ArizonaHome (0 mi)2,390 mi
Week 11West Virginia1,342 mi3,732 mi
Week 12Bye
Week 13Arizona StateHome (0 mi)3,732 mi
Week 14Kansas State466 mi4,198 mi

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Offensive Struggles and Quarterback Carousel

Colorado's offense was ineffective, with QB Kaidon Salter benched after managing only 49 passing yards. Ryan Staub and Ju-Ju Lewis also played, but Lewis left with a hand injury. The team has been outscored 81-7 in the first half of their last two games, indicating severe offensive dysfunction.

Penalty Problems Continue

Colorado committed 14 penalties in the game, including two that wiped out a 75-yard touchdown and an interception. This lack of discipline has been a recurring issue and contributed to their inability to sustain drives or capitalize on opportunities.

Defensive Vulnerabilities Exposed

Arizona scored on six of their first seven drives, amassing 38 first-half points. Colorado's defense allowed 52 points and struggled to create stops, with the team forcing no turnovers while committing five themselves.

Team Morale and Coaching Accountability

Coach Deion Sanders took full blame for the loss and refused to let players speak post-game, citing his own responsibility. He expressed confidence in his ability to turn things around, but the team's consecutive blowout losses raise questions about morale and execution.

Injury Concerns at Quarterback

Freshman Ju-Ju Lewis, who threw a 59-yard touchdown pass, left the game in the final minute with a hand injury. His status for next week's game at West Virginia is uncertain, adding to the instability at the quarterback position.

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Schedule & Results

Colorado Buffaloes — 3-9 overall, 7-5 ATS, power rating +3.2.