Kansas State Wildcats (4-3) vs. Colorado Buffaloes (2-5)
October 31, 2026 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: Colorado Buffaloes -125 / Kansas State Wildcats 105; Over/Under: 46.5
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Colorado vs Kansas State Prediction
Colorado comes into this contest on a five game losing streak and they have scored 24 points or fewer in five straight games. The Buffaloes played Utah very tight two weeks ago and they were close with Oklahoma State last week, but fell apart in the second half. Kansas State has lost three of their last four games and they have scored 17 or fewer in two of their last three. The Wildcats are expected to be without their starting quarterback and they have allowed 28+ in three of their last four games. Take Colorado to get a win at home.
Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview
The Colorado Buffaloes are 2-5 (0-4) this year after they lost to Oklahoma State by a score of 57-24 in their last game. Colorado led 24-20 late in the second quarter, but they allowed 34 points in the second half in the lopsided loss. The Buffaloes were out gained by a total of 598-399, went 5-13 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 3-0 in the game. Isaac Wilson threw for 280 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Joseph Williams caught nine passes for 135 yards. JaQuail Smith rushed 13 times for 39 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, Colorado lost to Utah by a score of 27-24 and Texas Tech by a score of 29-7. The Buffaloes have scored 20.1 points per game with 266.6 passing yards and 128.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 30.1 points against per game this season. Isaac Wilson has thrown for 979 yards with six touchdowns and seven interceptions, while Joseph Williams has 46 receptions with 643 yards and five scores this year.
Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kansas State Wildcats are 4-3 (1-3) this season after they lost to Arizona State by a score of 28-17 in their last game. Kansas State trailed 14-10 at halftime, but they led 17-14 after three quarters, before allowing 14 in the fourth for the loss. The Wildcats were out gained by a total of 359-278, went 4-15 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at zero in the game. Jacob Knuth threw for 194 yards and one touchdown, while Derrick Salley Jr caught six passes for 63 yards. Rodney Fields Jr rushed 10 times for 36 yards in the game.
Prior to that loss, Kansas State defeated Kansas by a score of 35-24, but lost to Houston by a score of 35-16 before that. The Wildcats have scored 32.9 points per game with 220.4 passing yards and 217.6 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 21.1 points against per game this season. Avery Johnson has thrown for 1,301 yards with 10 touchdowns and three interceptions this season, but he is doubtful to play in this one.
Why the Colorado Buffaloes will win
- Colorado has won each of its last nine games as a favorite in Colorado.
- Kansas State has lost each of its last three road games.
- Kansas State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games.
- The home team has covered the spread in four of Colorado’s last five games.
- Colorado has won the first half in seven of its last eight games as a favorite in Colorado.
- Colorado has won the first quarter in 10 of its last 12 home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Kansas State’s last eight October games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Colorado’s last four home games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Colorado Buffaloes Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, Joseph Williams leads Colorado for touchdowns (5) this season.
Kansas State Wildcats Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, Avery Johnson ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for Yards Per Carry (9.1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Colorado ranks 136th among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (-6.0).
- Colorado ranks T132nd among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (8.3).
- Kansas State ranks T136th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (1).
- Kansas State ranks 136th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (12.5).
