The 2024 season is approaching its final stretch, and every game of the remaining Big 12 schedule is pivotal. There are six teams with a realistic shot at making it to Arlington, and two of them control their own destiny.
One of those teams is Colorado (7-2), who is fresh off a 41-27 win over Texas Tech and stands alone in second place with a 5-1 record in Big 12 play. This week, the Buffaloes will face Utah (4-5), who is coming off a disappointing 22-21 loss to BYU.
Here’s how you can catch the game and how it is expected to play out.
How To Watch Colorado vs. Utah
The No. 17 Colorado Buffaloes (7-2) will host the Utah Utes (4-5) for a Week 12 matchup on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Folsom Field.
- Date:Â Saturday, November 16, 2024
- Time:Â 10:00 a.m. MDT
- TV Channel:Â FOX
- Streaming:Â FOX Sports app (Regional restriction may apply)
- City:Â Boulder, Colorado
- Venue:Â Folsom Field
Colorado vs. Utah Football Betting Info
Colorado is currently favored to defeat Utah by multiple possessions in what projects to be a relatively low-scoring game.
- Line: Colorado (-11.5) (Opened at Colorado -9.0 on Nov. 10, 2024)
- Over/Under: 46.5 (Opened at 48.5 on Nov. 10, 2024)
Colorado vs. Utah: Prediction and Projections
Not many people could’ve guessed Utah would come into this game with a 1-5 record in Big 12 play, while Colorado checks in at 5-1. Colorado carries the No. 2 passing offense (320.2 ypg) in the Big 12 into this game, while Utah ranks second in the league in passing defense (175.0 ypg), so this could end up being a closer game than it looks on paper.
That said, Colorado’s defense leads the Big 12 in sacks (3.22 per game) and ranks second in tackles for loss (7.11 per game). On top of that, the Buffs rank third in the league in turnover margin (0.78), while Utah is 14th (-0.78). We’re taking the Buffaloes in this one.
COLO 29, UTAH 17
- ESPN Matchup Predictor: Colorado (75.0% Chance to Win)
- Odds Shark Predicted Score: COLO 30.6, UTAH 26.2
- Sports Illustrated’s Predicted Winner: Colorado
