Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Colorado Buffaloes Prediction, 11/29/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Colorado Buffaloes

Date: Friday, November 29, 2024

Location: Folsom Field in Boulder, CO

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Buffaloes (-17.0)

Total/Over-Under: 64.5

Folsom Field is where the Colorado Buffaloes (8-3) will meet the Oklahoma State Cowboys (3-8) on Friday, November 29, 2024. Oklahoma State opens as 17.0-point dogs. The over/under is 64.5.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys come into this matchup with a record of 3-8 for this season. In their last game, the Cowboys faced the Texas Tech Red Raiders and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 56-48. Overall, they had 67 plays which gave them a total of 508 yds. The Oklahoma State Cowboys ran the football 31 times and recorded 165 yards, earning them an average of 5.3 yds per carry. In the running game, the Cowboys conceded 139 yards on 39 tries, which averages out to 3.6 yards per run allowed. Oklahoma State allowed 37 pass completions on 53 attempts for 401 yds, and a completion percentage of 69.8%.

In terms of scoring points, the Oklahoma State Cowboys have an average of 29.6 PPG. As a unit they're averaging 115.5 yards in the run game which is 112th in Division 1. The Cowboys have tallied 4,341 yards in total this season. In terms of getting in the endzone, Oklahoma State has totaled 21 passing touchdowns and 19 touchdowns via the ground. Oklahoma State has a total of 235 first downs as a unit, and they have been called for 51 infractions for 442 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 19 times.

Concerning passing yardage, the Cowboys are giving up 2,989 yds which has them sitting in 128th in college football. They have conceded 271.7 yards per contest through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 60.6%. During this campaign, they have allowed 503.3 yards per game ranking them 133rd in D-1. They have yielded 21 touchdowns via the pass and 28 touchdowns via the ground game. The opposition is running for 5.7 yards per attempt on the ground and 231.5 rushing yards per game for the season. In total, they have conceded 2,547 yards via the running game in 11 outings. The Cowboys are ranked 118th in the nation when it comes to team defense, giving up 34.1 PPG.

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The Buffaloes come into this matchup with a record of 8-3 for this season. For their last game, the Buffaloes went home defeated by a final of 37-21 when they played the Kansas Jayhawks. Colorado conceded 57 running attempts for 331 yds (5.8 yds per rush). The Buffaloes secondary conceded a completion percentage of 66.7%, surrendering 189 yards on 14 for 21 passing. The Buffaloes finished the contest with 308 yards and they ran 42 plays (7.3 yds per play). Colorado ran for 3.2 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 42 yards on 13 carries.

When it comes to their ability to score points, the Buffaloes are sitting 32nd in the nation averaging 32.9 points per game. The Colorado Buffaloes are averaging 390.9 yards/outing, which has them ranked 65th in Division 1. The Colorado offense has totaled 747 yds of penalties on 83 violations, which is 19th in college football in terms of making mistakes. They have tossed 7 interceptions while letting opponents recover 6 fumbles and they have been able to earn 230 1st downs. For the season so far, the Buffaloes currently sit at 3,488 passing yards along with an average of 317.1 passing yards per game, ranking them 8th in the country. They hold an average of 73.8 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 812 yards in total.

Colorado has yielded a total of 1,718 yards rushing (156.2 yards per outing) as well as 14 touchdowns on the ground on the year. They have conceded 17 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 216.3 yards/game, which has them ranked 63rd in Division 1. Their defense has 10 fumbles recovered and 10 picks on the year. The Buffaloes defense has been on the field for 772 plays, which has them ranked 107th in college football. The Buffaloes are surrendering 24.0 points per contest, ranking them 61st in college football. Overall, they have given up 264 points in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Cowboys +17.0

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