Colorado State (0-1) vs Northern Colorado (0-1)
Game Info: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Canvas Stadium)
Betting Odds: Colorado State / Northern Colorado --- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: TBD Stream live sports and exclusive originals on ESPN+. Sign up now! 
In this article we will formulate a Northern Colorado vs Colorado State prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 7th at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week two matchup.
Northern Colorado Bears Betting Preview
The Northern Colorado Bears are 0-1 this year after they lost to Incarnate Word by a score of 28-7 in their first game. Northern Colorado tied the game at seven in the first quarter, but they were out scored 21-0 to end the game with the loss. Northern Colorado was out gained by a total of 408-360 and turned the ball over four times in the game. Northern Colorado went 6-16 on third down and 0-3 on fourth down in the loss. Peter Costelli threw for 141 yards and two interceptions, while Vann Schield rushed for 80 yards and one score.
Northern Colorado had plenty of turnover issues in their first game and they allowed over 400 total yards, so they will look to clean that up in this game. The Bears need more offensive output if they want to keep this game competitive.
Colorado State Rams Betting Preview
The Colorado State Rams are 0-1 this season after they lost to Texas by a score of 52-0 in their first game. Colorado State was able to hang in there for the first 20 minutes of the game, as they only trailed 10-0, but they allowed 21 points in the final 5:50 of the first half to trail 31-0 at the half. It didn’t get much better for the Rams in the second half, as they were out scored 21-0 in the second half in the loss. Colorado State was out gained by a total of 545-192 and turned the ball over twice in the game. The Rams went 5-14 on third down and 0-2 on fourth down in the loss. Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi threw for 59 yards and one interception, while Justin Marshall rushed for 106 yards on 25 carries.
Colorado State played well defensively for the first third of the game, but Texas was able to break them down and ended up blowing them out. The Rams will look for more offensive success in this game and they should find it with Fowler-Nicolosi connecting with Tory Horton in the passing game.
Why Colorado State will win
- The home team has won each of Colorado State's last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Six of Colorado State's last seven home games against non-FBS teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Northern Colorado vs Colorado State Prediction
Colorado State comes into this game looking to score their first points of the 2024 season, but they did get some good experience against one of the best teams in the country last week. The Rams should find plenty of success in this game against a Northern Colorado team that lost by three scores last week. Northern Colorado turned the ball over four times in their first game and I expect the Rams to have a few takeaways in this game as well. This is Colorado State’s first game to really work on their game plan against a team they can compete with, so I expect them to run up the score as they get ready for Colorado next week.
David’s Pick Colorado State ATS
AUTHOR: David Racey
Mitch's Take...
