Colorado vs Cincinnati Prediction 10-26-24 College Football Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Colorado vs Cincinnati prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 26th at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 9 matchup. 

Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview

The Colorado Buffaloes are 5-2 (3-1) this season after they defeated Arizona by a score of 34-7 in their last game. Colorado led 28-7 at halftime and they were able to coast to the easy win in the second half. The Buffaloes outgained Arizona by a total of 405-245, won the turnover battle 3-2, and went 9-18 on third down in the game. Shedeur Sanders threw for 250 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, while LaJohntay Wester caught eight passes for 127 yards. 

Colorado also has wins over North Dakota State, Colorado State, Baylor, and UCF, but they do have losses against Nebraska and Kansas State. The Colorado offense has scored 32.7 points per game with 324 passing yards and 74.6 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 21.9 points per game this season. The Buffaloes have gone 44.7% on third down and 5-14 on fourth down through seven games. Shedeur Sanders has completed 72.2% of his passes for 2,268 yards, 19 touchdowns, and six interceptions, while Travis Hunter has caught 51 passes for 604 yards and six scores. 

Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview

The Cincinnati Bearcats are 5-2 (3-1) this year after they defeated Arizona State by a score of 24-14 in their last game. Cincinnati trailed 7-0 early in the first quarter, but they scored the next 24 points to pull away for the win. The Bearcats outgained ASU by a total of 407-346, tied the turnover battle at one, and went 3-12 on third down in the game. Brendan Sorsby threw for 206 yards and one interception, while Corey Kiner rushed for 102 yards on 22 carries. 

Cincinnati also has wins over Towson, Miami (OH), Houston, and UCF, but they have two losses against Pittsburgh and Texas Tech. The Cincinnati offense has scored 30 points per game with 279 passing yards and 172.4 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 19.3 points per game this season. The Bearcats have gone 46.2% on third down and 7-8 on fourth down through seven games. Brendan Sorsby has completed 67.2% of his passes for 1,928 yards, 13 touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Corey Kiner has rushed for 598 yards and two scores this year. 

Why Colorado will cover

• Colorado has won each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Colorado has covered the spread in eight of its last nine games against conference opponents.
• Cincinnati has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven October road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Colorado has won the first quarter in three of its last four games against conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Nine of Cincinnati’s last 10 completed October games as an underdog have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Seven of Colorado’s last eight games at Folsom Field have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Colorado ranks 130th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (74.6).
• Colorado ranks 7th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (324.0).
• Cincinnati ranks 3rd among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (87.5).
• Cincinnati ranks T6th among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (+8.0).

Colorado vs Cincinnati Prediction 

Colorado rolls into this matchup with a 3-1 conference record and they have played much better than I thought they would this season. The Buffaloes have played decent defense, but their offense is rolling right now. Cincinnati has also started Big 12 play with a 3-1 record, but this is going to be a big step up in competition. The Bearcats have feasted on some lower-level Big 12 schools and I think they are going to really struggle to get stops in this game. I do think we are going to see plenty of points in this matchup, but give me Colorado at home.