Saturday, November 1, 2014

Folsom Field in Boulder

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The Washington Huskies (5-3) will be hoping that they can end their two-game losing streak on Saturday afternoon when they take on the Colorado Buffaloes (2-6). The Huskies blew out the Buffaloes by the score of 59-7 last season.

Washington was unable to score in the first half of their game against Arizona State last Saturday and ended up losing 24-10. They had just 285 total yards in that loss and they only converted three of their 15 third down chances.

The Huskies has one of the worst passing teams in the country right now after averaging just 176.1 passing yards per game through their first eight games. Wide receiver John Ross has caught 17 passes this season for 371 yards and a team-leading four touchdowns. Sophomore quarterback Cyler Miles has thrown for 1,043 yards with 10 touchdowns and just one pick.

Colorado lost their fourth game in a row last Saturday when UCLA beat them 40-37 in double overtime. They had 500 yards in that game, but they also only converted three of their 16 third down opportunities.

Through eight games, Colorado's defense has given up 38.8 points per game this season. Quarterback Sefo Liufau has completed 64.7 percent of his passes this season for 2,276 yards with 23 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Nelson Spruce has been one of the best wide receivers in the country this season by catching 77 passes for 864 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Washington Huskies Betting Trends

Washington Huskies are 3-5-0 Against the Spread

Washington Huskies are 1-6-0 against the Over/Under

Colorado Buffaloes Betting Trends

Colorado Buffaloes are 4-4-0 Against the Spread

Colorado Buffaloes are 5-3-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Washington Huskies

10/26/14 OL Ben Riva Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Colorado
10/26/14 QB Cyler Miles Concussion missed last game, probable Saturday vs. Colorado
10/26/14 OL Dexter Charles Foot "?" Saturday vs. Colorado
10/26/14 HB Dwayne Washington Chest "?" Saturday vs. Colorado
09/23/14 HB Jesse Callier Achilles out for season
09/15/14 DB Jermaine Kelly Ankle out indefinitely
08/25/14 DB Lavon Washington Dismissed has been dismissed
08/23/14 TE Derrick Brown Suspension out indefinitely

Colorado Buffaloes

10/26/14 LB Addison Gillam Illness left last game, "?" Saturday vs. Washington U
10/26/14 OL Kaiwi Crabb Concussion "?" Saturday vs. Washington U
10/26/14 DB Marques Mosley Knee injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. Washington U
10/26/14 DB Tedric Thompson Neck injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. Washington U
10/26/14 DB Terrel Smith Concussion injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. Washington U
10/02/14 WR Elijah Dunston Knee out for season
09/26/14 DL Tyler Henington ACL out for season
09/20/14 WR Lee Walker Shoulder out for season
09/19/14 TE Dylan Keeney Knee out indefinitely
09/11/14 OL Brad Cotner Concussion out indefinitely
08/21/14 DB Jered Bell ACL out for season

Josh's Pick: Take Colorado

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