Kansas State Wildcats vs Colorado Buffaloes Prediction, 10/31/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Kansas State Wildcats vs Colorado Buffaloes

Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Location: Folsom Field in Boulder, CO

TV: TNT

Odds/Point Spread: Buffaloes (+2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 47.5

Folsom Field is where the Colorado Buffaloes (2-5) will compete against the Kansas State Wildcats (4-3) on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Kansas State opens this contest as 2.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total comes in at 47.5.

The Kansas State Wildcats step onto the field holding a record of 4-3 this season. In their last matchup, the Wildcats went up against the Arizona State Sun Devils and went home with a loss by a final score of 28-17. The Kansas State Wildcats ran the ball a total of 32 different times and compiled 84 yards, which had them averaging 2.6 yds per attempt. When the final whistle blew, they had 73 plays which gave them a total of 278 yds. Kansas State conceded 14 completions on 31 tries for a total of 212 yds, and a completion percentage of 45.2%. In the running game, the Wildcats gave up 147 yds on 40 tries, which calculates to 3.7 yards per run surrendered.

The Wildcats have tallied 3,066 yards in total this season. In terms of notching touchdowns, Kansas State has earned 11 passing touchdowns and 16 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the football 6 different times. Kansas State has earned 165 first downs, and they have been flagged for 27 infractions for 261 yards. As a unit they're maintaining an average of 217.6 yards on the ground which is 14th in the nation. Regarding putting points on the board, the Kansas State Wildcats hold an average of 32.9 points per outing.

When it comes to yards via the pass, the Wildcats have conceded 1,030 yds which ranks them 5th in college football. They have yielded 147.1 yards per game through the air and giving up a completion percentage of 49.6%. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 305.3 yards per contest which has them sitting 25th in D-1. They have yielded 7 touchdowns through the air in addition to 10 touchdowns on the ground. The opposition is running for an average of 4.3 yards per rushing attempt and 158.1 yards on the ground per contest this season. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 1,107 rushing yards through 7 contests. The Wildcats sit in 46th in the nation when it comes to team defense, giving up 21.1 points per game.

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The Buffaloes come into this game with a record of 2-5 for this season. When they last played, the Buffaloes walked away with a loss by a score of 57-24 against the Oklahoma State Cowboys. The Buffaloes finished the game with a total of 399 yds on 62 plays (6.4 yards per play). Colorado rushed the ball for 1.9 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 56 yds on 30 carries. Colorado gave up 38 rush attempts for 188 yards (4.9 yds per rush). The Buffaloes passing defense conceded a completion rate of 60.5%, relinquishing 410 yards on 23 for 38 through the air.

In relation to their scoring prowess, the Buffaloes currently rank 120th in the country with an average of 20.1 points per contest. The Colorado Buffaloes are averaging 394.9 yards per outing, ranking them 64th in the country. The Colorado offense has racked up 590 penalty yards on 66 infractions, which is good for 8th in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They have given away 10 picks while allowing opponents to recover 6 fumbles and they have been able to record 144 1st downs. Over the course of the season so far, the Buffaloes have earned 1,866 yards through the air in addition to an average of 266.6 passing yards per contest, which is ranked 34th in D-1. They hold an average of 128.3 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 898 yards for this season.

The Buffaloes are conceding 30.1 points per game, which has them 112th in college football. Colorado has allowed a total of 970 yards via the ground game (138.6 yards per contest) and 5 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the year. They have given up 16 touchdowns through the air in addition to 253.0 yards/game, ranking them 120th in college football. The Buffaloes defense has participated in 501 plays, which is good for 103rd in college football. They have totaled 3 fumbles recovered and 4 picks this season. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 211 points in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Wildcats -2.5

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