Saturday, September 13, 2014

Folsom Field in Boulder

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The #16 Arizona State Sun Devils (2-0), who have scored 51.5 points per game this year, will face the struggling defense of the Colorado Buffaloes (1-1) on Saturday night. The Sun Devils defeated Colorado 54-13 in 2013.

Last Saturday, Arizona State outscored New Mexico 26-2 in the second half to help them pull off a 58-23 road win. The Sun Devils rushed for 423 yards in the win and their defense held New Mexico to just 337 total yards. Arizona State is currently seventh in the country in rushing with 345 yards per game.

The Sun Devils' top running back this season has been junior D.J. Foster, who has rushed for 363 yards and four touchdowns on just 34 carries. Quarterback Taylor Kelly, who has 98 rushing yards himself this season, has passed for 430 yards and three touchdowns in the team's first two games.

Colorado played in a back-and-forth game against Massachusetts over the weekend and pull off a 41-38 road victory. Colorado had 12 penalties for 124 yards in the game, but they were able to put up 474 yards to Massachusetts' 371. The Buffaloes have given up 34.5 points per game this season, which is 103rd in the country.

Colorado quarterback Sefo Liufau has thrown for 559 yards with five touchdowns and one interception through his first two games this year. His top receiver has been Nelson Spruce, who has 17 receptions for 249 yards and four touchdowns.

Matchup Betting Trends

ARIZONA ST is 2-0 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons

ARIZONA ST is 2-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons

Injuries to Watch

Arizona State Sun Devils

09/10/14 DB Ezekiel Bishop Undisclosed expected to miss Saturday vs. Colorado
09/05/14 DT Corey Smith Hip out for season
08/14/14 LB Carlos Mendoza Knee out indefinitely

Colorado Buffaloes

09/11/14 OL Brad Cotner Concussion out indefinitely
09/07/14 TE Dylan Keeney Knee questionable Saturday vs. Arizona State
09/07/14 LB Markeis Reed Hernia questionable Saturday vs. Arizona State
08/21/14 DB Jered Bell ACL out for season

Guy's Pick: Take Colorado

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