Colorado Buffaloes vs Utah Utes Prediction, 10/25/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Colorado Buffaloes vs Utah Utes

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025

Location: Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Utes (-14.0)

Total/Over-Under: 50.5

Rice-Eccles Stadium is the location where the Utah Utes (5-2) will take on the Colorado Buffaloes (3-4) on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Colorado opens this contest as 14.0-point dogs. The betting total is set at 50.5.

The Colorado Buffaloes come into this matchup with a record of 3-4 this season. In their last matchup, the Buffaloes stepped onto the field against the Iowa State Cyclones and walked away with a win by a score of 24-17. The Colorado Buffaloes ran the ball a total of 39 times and totaled 140 yds, earning them an average of 3.6 yards per tote. At the end of the game, they had 64 plays which converted into 395 yards. Colorado surrendered 18 pass completions on 33 attempts for 205 yards, and a completion percentage of 54.5%. Against the run, the Buffaloes conceded 236 yds on 37 tries, which averages out to 6.4 yards per rush surrendered.

The Buffaloes have racked up 2,529 yards in total this year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Colorado has amassed 12 touchdowns through the air and 11 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the football over 8 times. Colorado has tallied 131 1st downs offensively, and they have committed 38 penalties for 336 yards. Offensively they average 143.3 yards rushing which has them sitting 85th in college football. When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the Colorado Buffaloes are averaging 24.9 points per game.

The Buffaloes are sitting in 65th in the country when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 23.7 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.7 yards per rush and 188.0 yards on the ground per game on the year. During the season, they have given up 1,316 yards via the ground game in 7 games. When it comes to passing yards, the Buffaloes have allowed 1,518 yds which ranks them 69th in Division 1. They have conceded 216.9 yards per contest via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 58.5%. In total, they are surrendering 404.9 yards per outing which puts them 105th in D-1. They have yielded 9 touchdowns by air in addition to 10 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Utes come into this matchup with a record of 5-2 for this year. In their last game, the Utes took a loss by a score of 24-21 against the BYU Cougars. Utah gave up 42 attempts on the ground for 202 yards (4.8 yds per carry). The Utes passing defense conceded a completion rate of 54.2%, relinquishing 166 yds on 13 for 24 passing. The Utes finished the contest with a total of 470 yds on 73 plays (6.4 yards per play). Utah ran for 6.1 yards per carry, finishing with 226 yards on 37 carries.

The Utah Utes hold an average of 461.1 yards per game, ranking them 22nd in D-1. The Utah offense has racked up 355 penalty yards on 43 violations, which is 68th in college football in terms of making mistakes. They are averaging 245.0 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 1,715 yards for this season. They have thrown 4 interceptions while conceding 4 fumbles and they have been able to earn 181 first downs. When it comes to putting points on the board, the Utes currently sit 20th in D-1 averaging 36.9 points per game. During the season thus far, the Utes have a total of 1,513 yards through the air along with holding an average of 216.1 passing yards per contest, ranking them 84th in D-1.

Utah has conceded a total of 1,055 rushing yards (150.7 yards/game) in addition to 7 touchdowns via the rush for the season. They have given up 5 touchdowns via the pass and 155.4 yards/outing, which has them in 11th in Division 1. Overall, they have relinquished 107 points. Their defense has earned 1 fumble recovered and 6 interceptions on the campaign. The Utes defense has taken the field for 442 plays, which is good for 46th in D-1. The Utes are giving up 15.3 PPG, which has them sitting 12th in the nation.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Utes -14.0

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