The Utah Utes (5-2) host a Big 12 battle against the Colorado Buffaloes (3-4) on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

The Utes are expected to come out on top by at least two TDs (currently -14) versus the Buffaloes. The over/under for this matchup is 49 points.

Keep reading to check out our betting primer for this this contest between the Utes and the Buffaloes, and find all of our expert picks here, too!

Utah vs. Colorado betting lines

• Spread favorite: Utes (-14)
• Moneyline: Utes (-613), Buffaloes (+448)
• Total: 49 points
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Fubo

Utah vs. Colorado betting info and stats

Utah has an against-the-spread record of 5-2-0 this season. Utah has always covered the spread when the favorite by at least 14 points (a 2-0 ATS record). Utah has put up a 4-2 record in the six games this season it has been the moneyline favorite. Colorado, in seven games with a set spread this season, is 4-3-0 against the spread. This is the sixth time this year Colorado is the moneyline underdog and has gone 1-4 in such contests.

Utah vs. Colorado recent stats and trends

Utah Utes

• Utah has covered the spread twice in its past three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• The final combined score of the past three Utah games has surpassed the set total twice.
• The last three Utah games averaged 46.7 total points, 2.3 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.

Colorado Buffaloes

• Colorado is 2-1 against the spread in its last three games and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those matchups.
• The final combined score of each of the past three Colorado games did not go over the set point total.
• Colorado’s last three outings have ended with an average of 52.8 points scored. That’s 3.8 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Utah vs. Colorado key players

Utah Utes

• Devon Dampier has thrown for 1,375 yards, completing 68.7% of his passes and recording 13 touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He’s also run for 442 yards (63.1 ypg) on 80 carries with five rushing touchdowns.
• Wayshawn Parker has carried the ball 60 times for 358 yards (51.1 per game) and three touchdowns.
• Ryan Davis has hauled in 46 receptions for 482 yards (68.9 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
• Dallen Bentley has caught 28 passes for 335 yards (47.9 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
• Tobias Merriweather has a total of 130 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing eight passes.
• John Henry Daley has racked up 9.0 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up 8.0 TFL and 29 tackles.
• Utah’s tackle leader, Johnathan Hall, has 33 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one interception this year.
• Jackson Bennee has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 29 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three passes defended to his name.

Colorado Buffaloes

• Kaidon Salter has thrown for 1,156 yards (192.7 ypg) to lead Colorado, completing 65.5% of his passes and recording nine touchdown passes and four interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 271 yards (45.2 ypg) on 66 carries with five touchdowns.
• Micah Welch is his team’s leading rusher with 62 carries for 277 yards, or 39.6 per game. He’s found the end zone two times on the ground, as well.
• Omarion Miller has registered 20 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 371 (61.8 yards per game). He’s been targeted 30 times and has four touchdowns.
• Joseph Williams has racked up 370 receiving yards (52.9 yards per game) and three touchdowns on 24 receptions.
• Sincere Brown’s 20 targets have resulted in 11 grabs for 252 yards and two touchdowns.
• Keaten Wade leads the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has 4.0 TFL and 23 tackles.
• Tawfiq Byard, Colorado’s leading tackler, has 30 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
• D.J. McKinney leads the team with one interception, while also putting up 21 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended.