FREE CONTEST: Utah Utes at Colorado Buffaloes ($50 Prize!)
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Nov 19, 2016; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Sefo Liufau (13) celebrates a rushing touchdown by running back Phillip Lindsay (23) (background) in the fourth quarter against the Washington State Cougars at Folsom Field. The Buffaloes defeated the Cougars 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA
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Overview:
On Saturday, November 26th, at 7:30 P.M. the Utah Utes will be on the road to take on the Colorado Buffaloes.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Colorado 32.2 – Utah 25.1 with an over/under of 57.3. The Vegas Line has a final score of Colorado 31.8 – Utah 21.8 with an over/under of 53.5.
2016-17 Statistics (127 total teams):
Passing offense: Colorado 268.7 YPG > Utah 222.1 YPG
Rushing offense: Utah 213.4 YPG > Colorado 209.5 YPG
Scoring offense: Colorado 35.5 > Utah 30.9 PPG
Scoring defense: Colorado 18.5 PPG > Utah 23.6 PPG
Passing defense: Colorado 189.8 YPG > Utah 255.6 YPG
Rushing defense: Utah 131.6 > Colorado 132.5 YPG
Turnover Margin Per Game: Utah +0.8 = Colorado +0.8
Strength of schedule:
Colorado is (9-2) with wins over Colorado State, Idaho State, Oregon, Oregon State, Arizona State, Stanford, UCLA, Arizona, and Washington State. Their two losses came against USC and Michigan. Utah is (8-3) with wins over Southern Utah, BYU, San Jose State, USC, Arizona, Oregon State, UCLA, and Arizona State. They were defeated by California, Washington, and Oregon.
Summary:
Colorado comes into the game hot having won five straight games. They have been an underrated team for much of the season and have some real quality wins on their schedule. The Buffaloes have one of the best running backs in the country in Phillip Lindsay who ranks among the leaders with his 15 touchdowns. After a quick start to the season Utah has stumbled in recent weeks losing two of their last three games. Colorado ranks 32nd in scoring offense and 13th in scoring defense while Utah ranks 56th in scoring offense and 38th in scoring defense. Utah is strong at stuffing the run but have more than a few holes in their secondary. I like Colorado to win this one on their home field.
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