Oregon Ducks vs. Colorado Buffaloes Picks & Preview | NCAAFB Week 4

Star wideout Xavier Weaver and the Colorado Buffaloes (3-0) face the Oregon Ducks (3-0) on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET at Autzen Stadium.

The Ducks are expected to come out on top by at least two TDs (currently -21) versus the Buffaloes. The over/under for this game is 70 points.

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Game Info for Oregon vs. Colorado

• Game Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023
• Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: ABC
• Location: Eugene, Oregon
• Stadium: Autzen Stadium

Oregon Pick Insights

• Oregon has put together a perfect 2-0-0 record against the spread this season.
• Oregon is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when favored by 21 points or more this season.

Oregon Stats & Insights

• Oregon ranks 30th in total defense this season (285.7 yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best in the FBS with 587 total yards per game.
• Oregon ranks 31st in scoring defense this year (15.7 points allowed per game), but has been thriving on the offensive side of the ball, ranking second-best in the FBS with 58 points per game.
• Oregon has been finding success on both sides of the ball in the passing game, ranking fifth-best in passing offense (363.3 passing yards per game) and 15th-best in passing defense (158.7 passing yards allowed per game).
• On offense, Oregon has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 12th-best in the FBS by compiling 223.7 per game. The Ducks rank 71st on defense (127 rushing yards allowed per game).
• Oregon ranks 38th in third-down defense this season (33.3% third-down conversion rate allowed), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking 16th-best in the FBS with a 52.8% third-down conversion rate.
• With six forced turnovers (25th in the FBS) against zero turnovers committed (first in the FBS), Oregon’s +6 turnover margin is the fourth-best in college football.

Oregon’s Best Players

• Bo Nix has thrown for 893 yards (297.7 ypg) to lead Oregon, completing 77.6% of his passes and collecting eight touchdown passes this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 60 rushing yards on 11 carries.
• Mar’Keise Irving has racked up 216 yards on 27 carries while finding paydirt three times. He’s also caught 12 passes for 95 yards (31.7 per game).
• Jordan James has carried the ball 21 times for 155 yards (51.7 per game) and five touchdowns.
• Troy Franklin’s 292 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 25 times and has collected 17 receptions and three touchdowns.
• Gary Bryant Jr. has hauled in 12 receptions totaling 176 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
• Tez Johnson has a total of 155 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 11 throws and scoring three touchdowns.
• Popo Aumavae has racked up two sacks to pace the team, while also picking up two TFL and six tackles.
• Jeffrey Bassa is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s amassed 15 tackles, one TFL, and one interception.
• Khyree Jackson has a team-high two interceptions to go along with nine tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.

Colorado Betting Insights

• Colorado has covered the spread twice in three opportunities this year.
• In games it has played as at least 21-point underdogs this season, Colorado is 1-0 against the spread.
• Two of Colorado’s three games with a set total have hit the over (66.7%).

Colorado Pick Insights

• Defensively, Colorado is a bottom-25 unit, surrendering 460.3 total yards per game (11th-worst). On the bright side, it is thriving on offense, posting 479 total yards per contest (23rd-best).
• Colorado’s offense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 15th-best in the FBS with 41.3 points per contest. In terms of defense, it is allowing 30.3 points per game, which ranks 103rd.
• Colorado’s pass offense has been excelling, piling up 418 passing yards per game (second-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 107th by giving up 265 passing yards per game.
• Colorado has plenty of room to improve in the running game, as it ranks sixth-worst in rushing yards per game (61) and 14th-worst in rushing yards allowed per game (195.3).
• Colorado’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit on third down this season, surrendering a 48% third-down conversion percentage, which ranks 17th-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 28th with a 48% third-down rate.
• Colorado has excelled in terms of turnovers, as the team’s turnover margin of +3 ranks 22nd-best in the FBS, with seven forced turnovers (10th in the nation) and four turnovers committed (61st in the nation).

Colorado’s Best Players

• Shedeur Sanders has recored 1,251 passing yards, or 417 per game, so far this season. He has completed 78.7% of his passes and has recorded 10 touchdowns with one interception.
• Dylan Edwards is his team’s leading rusher with 25 carries for 136 yards, or 45.3 per game. He’s found paydirt one time on the ground, as well. Edwards has also chipped in with 14 catches for 160 yards and three receiving touchdowns.
• Sy’Veon Wilkerson has racked up 52 yards on 18 carries with one touchdown.
• Weaver has totaled 25 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 386 (128.7 yards per game). He’s been targeted 32 times and has two touchdowns.
• Jimmy Horn Jr. has racked up 247 receiving yards (82.3 yards per game) and two touchdowns on 26 receptions.
• Travis Hunter has racked up 213 reciving yards (71 ypg) this season.
• Taijh Alston has collected 1.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up one TFL and six tackles.
• Marvin Ham II is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s totaled 20 tackles, one TFL, and one sack.
• Cam’Ron Silmon has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 11 tackles and two passes defended.