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Star wideout Xavier Weaver and the Colorado Buffaloes (3-0) face the Oregon Ducks (3-0) on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET at Autzen Stadium.
The Ducks are expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -20.5) versus the Buffaloes. The over/under for this game is 72 points.
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Game Info for Oregon vs. Colorado
- Game Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Location: Eugene, Oregon
- Stadium: Autzen Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | -20.5 | -110 | -110 | 72 | -109 | -111 | -1311 | +770 |
Oregon Pick Insights
- Oregon has covered the spread twice in two games this season.
- Oregon is 1-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 20.5-point favorites.
Oregon Stats & Insights
- Oregon ranks 30th in total defense this year (285.7 yards allowed per game), but has been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking third-best in the FBS with 587 total yards per game.
- On offense, Oregon has been a top-25 unit, ranking second-best in the FBS by averaging 58 points per game. The Ducks rank 31st on defense (15.7 points allowed per game).
- Oregon has been thriving on both offense and defense in the passing game, ranking fifth-best in passing offense (363.3 passing yards per game) and 15th-best in passing defense (158.7 passing yards allowed per game).
- Oregon ranks 71st in run defense this season (127 rushing yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on offense, ranking 12th-best in the FBS with 223.7 rushing yards per game.
- Oregon ranks 38th in third-down defense this season (33.3% third-down conversion rate allowed), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking 16th-best in the FBS with a 52.8% third-down conversion rate.
- Oregon owns the fourth-best turnover margin in college football at +6, forcing six turnovers (25th in the FBS) while turning it over zero times (first in the FBS).
Oregon’s Best Players
- Bo Nix has thrown for 893 yards (297.7 ypg) to lead Oregon, completing 77.6% of his passes and collecting eight touchdown passes this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 60 rushing yards on 11 carries.
- The team’s top rusher, Mar’Keise Irving, has carried the ball 27 times for 216 yards (72 per game), scoring three times. He’s also caught 12 passes for 95 yards.
- This season, Jordan James has carried the ball 21 times for 155 yards (51.7 per game) and five touchdowns.
- Troy Franklin’s 292 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 25 times and has registered 17 receptions and three touchdowns.
- Gary Bryant Jr. has put together a 176-yard season so far with two touchdowns, hauling in 12 passes on 14 targets.
- Tez Johnson has hauled in 11 catches for 155 yards, an average of 51.7 yards per game. He’s scored three times as a receiver this season.
- Popo Aumavae has two sacks to lead the team, and also has two TFL and six tackles.
- Jeffrey Bassa is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s collected 15 tackles, one TFL, and one interception.
- Khyree Jackson has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has nine tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended to his name.
Colorado Betting Insights
- Colorado is 2-1-0 against the spread this season.
- Colorado is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 20.5 points or more this season.
- In Colorado’s three games with a set total, two have hit the over (66.7%).
Colorado Pick Insights
- Colorado ranks 11th-worst in total yards allowed per game on defense (460.3), but at least it has been getting things done on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 23rd-best in total yards per contest (479).
- Colorado’s offense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 15th-best in the FBS with 41.3 points per contest. In terms of defense, it is allowing 30.3 points per game, which ranks 103rd.
- Colorado’s pass defense ranks 107th in the FBS with 265 passing yards allowed per contest, but it has been lifted up by its offense, which ranks second-best by putting up 418 passing yards per contest.
- Colorado has been outplayed on both offense and defense in terms of rushing this season, ranking sixth-worst in rushing yards (61 per game) and 14th-worst in rushing yards surrendered (195.3 per game).
- Colorado’s defense has been bottom-25 on third down this season, allowing a 48% third-down conversion rate, which ranks 17th-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 28th with a 48% third-down rate.
- Colorado owns a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 22nd-best at +3.
Colorado’s Best Players
- Shedeur Sanders has compiled 1,251 yards on 78.7% passing while tossing 10 touchdown passes with one interception this season.
- Dylan Edwards is his team’s leading rusher with 25 carries for 136 yards, or 45.3 per game. He’s found the end zone one time on the ground, as well. Edwards has also chipped in with 14 catches for 160 yards and three receiving touchdowns.
- Sy’Veon Wilkerson has rushed for 52 yards on 18 carries with one touchdown.
- Weaver has collected 25 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 386 (128.7 yards per game). He’s been targeted 32 times and has two touchdowns.
- Jimmy Horn Jr. has totaled 247 receiving yards (82.3 yards per game) and two touchdowns on 26 receptions.
- Travis Hunter has racked up 213 reciving yards (71 ypg) this season.
- Taijh Alston has collected 1.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording one TFL and six tackles.
- Colorado’s leading tackler, Marvin Ham II, has 20 tackles, one TFL, and one sack this year.
- Cam’Ron Silmon leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 11 tackles and two passes defended.
