Baylor Bears (2-1) vs. Colorado Buffaloes (2-1)
September 21, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Colorado Buffaloes -1.5 / Baylor Bears +1.5; Over/Under: +54.5
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In this article we will formulate a Colorado vs Baylor prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 21st at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week four matchup.
Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview
The Colorado Buffaloes are 2-1 this year after they defeated Colorado State by a score of 28-9 in their last game. Colorado trailed 3-0 after the first quarter, but they scored the next 28 points for the double-digit victory. The Buffaloes out gained CSU by a total of 419-340, forced four turnovers, and went 5-11 on third down in the game. Shedeur Sanders threw for 310 yards and four touchdowns, while Travis Hunter caught 13 passes for 100 yards and two scores.
Colorado defeated North Dakota State by a score of 31-26 in their first game, but they lost their second game against Nebraska by a score of 28-10. The Colorado offense has scored 31 points per game with 333 passing yards and 61.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 21 points against per game this season. The Buffaloes have gone 44.4% on third down and 1-5 on fourth down so far this season. Shedeur Sanders has completed 70.2% of his passes for 999 yards, nine touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Travis Hunter has caught 30 passes for 342 yards and five scores.
Baylor Bears Betting Preview
The Baylor Bears are 2-1 this season after they defeated Air Force by a score of 31-3 in their last game. Baylor was tied at three in the second quarter, but they scored the last 28 points in the game for the win. The Bears out gained Air Force by a total of 478-218, tied the turnover battle at three, and went 4-10 on third down in the game. Sawyer Robertson threw for 248 yards, while Bryson Washington rushed for 106 yards and one score on 12 carries.
Baylor defeated Tarleton State by a score of 45-3 in their first game, but lost against Utah by a score of 23-12 in their second game. The Baylor offense has scored 29.3 points per game with 213.7 passing yards and 167.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 9.7 points against per game this season. The Bears have gone 43.9% on third down and 4-8 on fourth down through three games. Sawyer Robertson has completed 72.4% of his passes for 315 yards and one touchdown, while Josh Cameron has caught eight passes for 136 yards and one score.
Colorado vs Baylor Prediction
Colorado comes into this matchup after picking up a nice win in their rivalry game against Colorado State, but can they continue that success against a Power Four team. Colorado has had issues with their offensive line that Nebraska was able to exploit, so you know Baylor will be sending pressure against Sanders. Baylor bounced back from their loss against Utah with an easy win over Air Force, but they need to limit their turnovers. This should be a fun game to watch, as most Colorado games are, but I think we will see plenty of points in this game. The Colorado defense is still below average, while the Buffaloes offense can be dangerous against average teams. Take the over here.
