The Colorado Buffaloes (4-1) and No. 18 Kansas State Wildcats (4-1) will face off in a Big 12 clash this Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:15 p.m. ET at Folsom Field in Boulder, with ESPN on the broadcast.
Kansas State is a four-point favorite in college football Week 7 odds, with Colorado getting +140 odds on the moneyline. The over/under line is relatively high at 56.5 points.
Colorado has been an offensive-minded team this year, with Shedeur Sanders averaging 326 passing yards per game and Travis Hunter among the leaders in Heisman Trophy odds for his stellar two-way play. The Buffaloes are coming off a bye week after winning three straight, including a 38-31 overtime victory at Baylor on Sept. 21.
Also coming off a bye, Kansas State bounced back from a 38-9 blowout loss at BYU with an impressive 42-20 win over Oklahoma State before its break. The Wildcats won the battle in the trenches in that matchup, rushing for an even 300 yards while holding Ollie Gordon and the Cowboys to just 126 rushing yards in the win. We also cover a sportsbook promo before the game.
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How DJ Giddens could get over 97.5 rushing yards
Can Giddens follow up his huge 187-yard performance against Oklahoma State? The junior is averaging 120.8 rushing yards per game at 7.3 yards per carry (averaging 16.6 carries per game). The Wildcats even gave Giddens 19 carries for 93 yards in their blowout loss at BYU, despite the fact that he lost a fumble, so his workload seems secure.
The Colorado defense tends to bend without breaking, allowing a healthy 362.3 yards per game but holding opponents out of the end zone on 50% of red zone possessions, which leads the FBS. Colorado is allowing 155.8 rushing yards per game and hasn’t really faced an offense that is this committed to the run, as Kansas State has passed on only 42.2% of its offensive plays this season.
How DJ Giddens could get under 97.5 rushing yards
Colorado has not yet allowed a 100-yard rusher this season, and it’s hard for teams to remain committed to the run when facing such an explosive offensive team. The Wildcats tend to mix in Jadon Jackson and Dylan Edwards, who led Colorado in rushing last season and could be fired up to burn his former team.
Giddens had a more secure workload last season before KSU added those players, as he’s yet to reach 20 carries through five games this year. He’s averaging 5.4 yards per carry on the road compared to 8.8 yards per carry at home so far this season. We could see the Buffaloes sell out to stop the run since Hunter and their cornerbacks can potentially lock down the Wildcats receivers in single coverage.
How Travis Hunter could get over 95.5 receiving yards
Hunter is a leading Heisman candidate with +300 odds for good reason. He posted 100-plus receiving yards in four straight games to open the season before tallying 89 yards in a 38-21 win at Central Florida. The explosive athlete is averaging 12.2 yards per reception, and he’s drawn at least nine targets in every game this season.
Sanders is willing to throw it up to Hunter and let him use his leaping ability to grab chunks of yardage. Kansas State is giving up a healthy 280.8 passing yards per game at 7.9 yards per attempt, which ranks 85th in the FBS. While Hunter should play over 100 snaps on defense and offense, he’s well-rested after a reduced workload against UCF and a bye week.
How Travis Hunter could get under 95.5 receiving yards
Kansas State is the most formidable team Colorado has faced since its loss to Nebraska. While Hunter caught 10 passes for 110 yards against Nebraska, he had just a long reception of 28 yards and compiled much of that production with the Buffaloes in desperate catch-up mode. It’s possible Colorado has a more positive game script at home this Saturday and that coach Deion Sanders chooses to hold Hunter out for some offensive snaps so that he can lead Colorado’s defense.
The Colorado passing attack could struggle if Kansas State is able to generate pressure against an offensive line that has had its issues this year, allowing a league-high 18 sacks. If KSU has success running the ball on offense, Colorado might get fewer offensive snaps.
