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The Colorado Buffaloes (3-2) visit the Arizona State Sun Devils (1-4) on Saturday at 6:30 PM ET, in a battle between a pair of the best offensive players in college football in Shedeur Sanders and Cameron Skattebo.
The Buffaloes are the favorites (-4) in their game against the Sun Devils, with the over/under at 59.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Buffaloes are -190 and the Sun Devils are +159.)
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Game Info for Colorado vs. Arizona State
- Game Day: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Game Time: 6:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: Pac-12 Network
- Location: Tempe, Arizona
- Stadium: Sun Devil Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | -4 | -110 | -110 | 59.5 | -111 | -108 | -190 | +159 |
Colorado Pick Insights
- Colorado has a 3-2-0 record against the spread this season.
- Colorado has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 4 points or more this season (0-1).
- Three of Colorado’s five games with a set total have hit the over (60%).
Colorado Stats & Insights
- Colorado has the 35th-ranked offense this year (440 yards per game), and have been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-worst with 480.2 yards allowed per game.
- Despite having a bottom-25 scoring defense that ranks ninth-worst in the FBS (36.2 points allowed per game), Colorado has had more success on offense, ranking 40th in the FBS by putting up 34.2 points per game.
- Colorado has struggled on defense against the pass, ranking 10th-worst in the FBS (296 passing yards allowed per game) this season. However, the Buffaloes rank fifth-best on offense, averaging 356.8 passing yards per game.
- It’s been a hard stretch for Colorado in terms of running the ball, ranking eighth-worst in rushing offense (83.2 rushing yards per game) and 19th-worst in rushing defense (184.2 rushing yards per game allowed) in 2023.
- Colorado is averaging a 46.8% third-down percentage offensively this year (28th in the FBS), and is surrendering a 43.5% third-down percentage (102nd) on defense.
- With nine forced turnovers (22nd in the FBS) against five turnovers committed (28th in the FBS), Colorado’s +4 turnover margin is the 15th-best in college football.
Colorado’s Best Players
- Sanders has thrown for 1,781 yards (356.2 ypg) to lead Colorado, completing 74.8% of his passes and collecting 15 touchdown passes compared to two interceptions this season.
- Dylan Edwards has racked up 201 yards on 40 carries while finding the end zone one time. He’s also caught 17 passes for 169 yards (33.8 per game) and three touchdowns through the air.
- Anthony Hankerson has been handed the ball 38 times this year and racked up 156 yards (31.2 per game) with one touchdown.
- Xavier Weaver’s team-high 490 yards as a receiver have come on 41 receptions (out of 55 targets) with two touchdowns.
- Jimmy Horn Jr. has hauled in 34 receptions totaling 327 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Travis Hunter has been the target of 23 passes and compiled 16 grabs for 213 yards, an average of 42.6 yards per contest.
- Jordan Domineck paces the team with two sacks, and also has six TFL and 20 tackles.
- Trevor Woods has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 30 tackles and two interceptions so far.
Arizona State Betting Insights
- Arizona State is 2-2-0 against the spread this year.
- Arizona State is a perfect 2-0 against the spread when an underdog by 4 points or more this season.
- In Arizona State’s four games with a set total, one has hit the over (25%).
Arizona State Pick Insights
- Arizona State has been struggling offensively, ranking 24th-worst with 332.2 total yards per game. It has been better on defense, allowing 348.2 total yards per contest (53rd-ranked).
- Arizona State ranks ninth-worst in points per game (17.6), but it has been more productive defensively, ranking 88th in the FBS with 28.6 points allowed per contest.
- Arizona State is compiling 243.2 passing yards per game on offense this season (60th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 212.6 passing yards per game (50th-ranked) on defense.
- Arizona State ranks 11th-worst in rushing yards per game (89), but it has been better defensively, ranking 63rd in the FBS with 135.6 rushing yards conceded per contest.
- Arizona State ranks 16th-worst in third-down conversion percentage (32.4%), but it has been more productive on the other side of the ball, ranking 82nd in the FBS with a 40.8% third-down rate allowed.
- Arizona State has forced one turnover this season and have turned the ball over 13 times, resulting in a -12 turnover margin that is third-worst in the FBS.
Arizona State’s Best Players
- Jaden Rashada has thrown for 403 yards (80.6 per game) while completing 56.7% of his passes and tossing three touchdown passes with one interception this season.
- Skattebo has rushed 80 times for a team-high 318 yards (63.6 per game) with four touchdowns. He also leads the team through the air, as his 14 receptions this season are good for 228 yards, and he’s scored one touchdown in the passing game.
- DeCarlos Brooks has compiled 90 yards on 21 carries.
- Elijhah Badger’s 288 receiving yards (57.6 yards per game) lead the team. He has 21 catches on 39 targets with two touchdowns.
- Jalin Conyers has racked up 179 reciving yards (35.8 ypg) this season.
- Prince Dorbah paces the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has three TFL and 14 tackles.
- Arizona State’s leading tackler, Chris Edmonds, has 20 tackles this year.
