| MATCHUP | Utah Utes | Colorado Buffaloes |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-0 | 2-3 |
| Spread | -14.5 -112 | +14.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | -750 | +525 |
| Total | Over 49.5 (-110) | Under 49.5 (-110) |
| Where | Folsom Field, Boulder, CO | |
| When | Saturday, October 17, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:15 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN | |
In this article, we will formulate a Utah vs Colorado Prediction for this College Football Week 7 matchup on Saturday, October 17th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Colorado Buffaloes Preview
Colorado has a 2-3 record and a 0-2 record in the Big 12. They are coming off a 7-29 home loss against Texas Tech and will face Oklahoma State and Kansas State next.
Offensively, Colorado averages 18.6 points per game, ranking 122nd in the nation, while defensively, they allow 25.4 points per game, which is 84th. Colorado averages 394.2 total yards per game (253.4 passing and 140.8 rushing), while allowing 346.8 total yards per game (130.2 rushing and 216.6 passing).
Julian Lewis leads Colorado with 733 passing yards with 64.2% completed passes and 6 touchdowns. Micah Welch leads the team in rushing yards with 218, while Joseph Williams has a team-high 454 receiving yards and 32 receptions. Defensively, Randon Fontenette has a team-high 39 total tackles (23 of them solo), while Lamont Lester Jr. leads the team with 4 sacks.
Utah Utes Preview
Utah has a 5-0 record and a 2-0 record in the Big 12. They are coming off a 41-24 home win against Kansas and will face Houston and Cincinnati next.
Offensively, Utah averages 42.8 points per game, ranking 6th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 13 points per game, which is 7th. Utah averages 502 total yards per game (264 passing and 238 rushing), while allowing 285 total yards per game (78.8 rushing and 206.2 passing).
Devon Dampier leads Utah with 1,134 passing yards with 71.8% completed passes and 12 touchdowns. Wayshawn Parker leads the team in rushing yards with 499, while Braden Pegan has a team-high 336 receiving yards and 24 receptions. Defensively, Trey Reynolds has a team-high 32 total tackles (20 of them solo), while Karson Kaufusi leads the team with 2 sacks.
Utah Utes @ Colorado Buffaloes Betting Trends: Week 7
Why the Colorado Buffaloes will win
- Utah has lost five of its last six October games as a road favorite.
- The home team has won four of the last five games between Utah and Colorado.
- Utah has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six October games as a road favorite.
- Colorado has covered the spread in seven of its last eight games as an underdog against AP-ranked teams.
- The home team has won the first half in each of Colorado’s last five games.
- Colorado has won the first quarter in five of its last six games as a home underdog.
Why the Utah Utes will win
- Utah has won each of its last 15 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Colorado has lost each of its last 13 games as an underdog against teams from Utah.
- Utah has covered the spread in each of its last six games.
- Colorado has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games.
- Utah has won the first quarter in each of its last eight road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Utah has won the first half in 14 of its last 15 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Colorado’s last four games against AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of Utah’s last seven games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Colorado Buffaloes Player Prop Facts
- Joseph Williams has recorded 10+ receptions in two consecutive games – longest streak in the FBS, heading into Week 7.
Utah Utes Player Prop Facts
- Devon Dampier has thrown two or more touchdown passes in 11 consecutive games – longest streak in the FBS.
Matchup/League Facts
- Colorado ranks 136th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (6.8).
- Colorado ranks T133rd among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (64.3).
- Utah has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 10+ points of any FBS team this season (4).
- Utah has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 15+ points of any FBS team this season (4).
Utah vs Colorado Prediction
In this Utah vs Colorado prediction, Utah is coming as -15.5 road favorites. Utah has been undefeated this season and has covered the spread in all five games played, ranking on the top-7 of the entire country both offensively and defensively for a +29.8 point differential. On the flip side, Colorado has lost three straight and has failed to cover the spread in its last four games so there is only one way to see this and that it lay the big number with Utah on the road.