Cincinnati Bearcats vs Colorado Buffaloes Prediction, 10/26/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Cincinnati Bearcats vs Colorado Buffaloes

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Location: Folsom Field in Boulder, CO

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Buffaloes (-4.5)

Total/Over-Under: 57

The Cincinnati Bearcats (5-2) are traveling to Folsom Field on Saturday, October 26, 2024 where they will compete against the Colorado Buffaloes (5-2). Cincinnati opens this contest as 4.5-point dogs. The total is 57.

The Cincinnati Bearcats come into this matchup with a record of 5-2 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Bearcats took on the Arizona State Sun Devils and earned the victory with a final of 24-14. Against the rush, the Bearcats gave up 191 yards on 40 tries, which is an average of 4.8 yds per run allowed. Cincinnati allowed 12 pass completions on 23 tries for a total of 155 yds, and a completion percentage of 52.2%. For the game, they ran 69 plays which gave them a total of 397 yds. The Cincinnati Bearcats ended up running the ball 38 different times and recorded 191 yds, which is an average of 5.0 yards per tote.

In terms of putting points on the board, the Cincinnati Bearcats are averaging 30.0 points per game. As a team they average 172.4 yards on the ground which ranks them 52nd in the country. The Bearcats have earned 3,160 total yards for this campaign. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Cincinnati has amassed 13 touchdowns through the air and 12 touchdowns via the ground. Cincinnati has accounted for 160 1st downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 31 penalties for 267 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 10 different times.

The Bearcats are ranked 28th in Division 1 concerning team defense, allowing 19.3 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.9 yards per rush on the ground and 168.6 rushing yards per game on the campaign. During this campaign, they have allowed 1,180 yards via the ground game in 7 games. Regarding passing yards, the Bearcats are allowing 1,601 yards which puts them in 90th in college football. They have relinquished 228.7 yards per contest through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 59.2%. Over the course of this year, they have relinquished 397.3 yards per game putting them 100th in Division 1. They have surrendered 10 touchdowns via the pass as well as 4 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Buffaloes come into this game with a record of 5-2 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Buffaloes got the win with a final of 34-7 against the Arizona Wildcats. The Buffaloes ended up finishing with 398 yards and they ran 73 plays (5.5 yds per play). Colorado ran for 3.8 yds per attempt, finishing with 148 yards on 39 carries. Colorado relinquished 34 running attempts for 107 yds (3.1 yds per rush). The Buffaloes passing defense gave up a completion rate of 61.5%, relinquishing 138 yards on 16 for 26 through the air.

The Colorado Buffaloes have an average of 398.6 yards per outing, which is good for 65th in the country. The Colorado offense has accrued 459 yards of penalties on 51 violations, which ranks 31st in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They maintain an average of 74.6 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 522 yards for the year. They have given away 6 picks while allowing opponents to recover 3 fumbles and they have been able to earn 151 1st downs. In relation to how much they score, the Buffaloes are sitting 49th in the nation averaging 31.0 points per contest. For the season thus far, the Buffaloes have compiled 2,268 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 324.0 throwing yards per game, which ranks 7th in the country.

The Buffaloes are relinquishing 21.9 points per game, which has them sitting 47th in the nation. Colorado has allowed a total of 1,072 yards on the ground (153.1 yards per outing) and 9 touchdowns via the rush on the year. In total, they have surrendered 153 points. They have yielded 9 touchdowns through the air and 213.4 yards/outing, which has them in 60th in the nation. The Buffaloes defense has participated in 474 plays, which is good for 94th in college football. They have 7 fumbles recovered and 6 picks for the year.

Who will win tonight's Bearcats/Buffaloes college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Bearcats +4.5

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