- No. 25 Colorado (8-3) tries to keep its Big 12 title hopes alive when it hosts Oklahoma State (3-8) Friday at noon at Folsom Field.
- The Buffaloes are over a two-touchdown favorite over the Cowboys, who have lost eight in a row.
- We’ve got your Black Friday football preview ready for the Buffs and Pokes, including a look at the best odds, tips and prediction.
Colorado (8-3, 8-3 ATS) needs a win over Oklahoma State Friday (3-8, 3-8 ATS) and some help to reach the Big 12 conference championship game.
“We controlled our own destiny and we fumbled it,” said Colorado coach Deion Sanders.
Coach Prime doesn’t beat around the bush.
Colorado is in a four-way tie for the lead in the Big 12, and there are 31 different scenarios in play (pity the guy who had to sort through all of them); the easiest thing for Colorado would be to win and hope two of the other three teams (Arizona State, Iowa State and BYU) lose. If not, it’s complicated, obviously.
Oklahoma State has lost eight in a row, and its 19-year bowl game streak is over. They’re playing for pride.
Colorado vs Oklahoma State odds
| Teams | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | -16.5 (-110) | -714 | O 65.0 (-110) |
| Oklahoma State | +16.5 (-110) | +500 | U 65.0 (-110) |
Odds as of November 28 at Caesars Sportsbook. Be sure to check out this and our other top Caesars Sportsbook promos before making a bet on any Week 14 CFB matchup.
The Buffaloes were one of the best college football picks of the year, winning eight in a row against the spread before getting beat by Kansas last weekend. Colorado is 16.5-point favorites against Oklahoma State. It opened at 17 at DraftKings. That’s the biggest spread Colorado has had all season.
OK State has been underdogs in their last five games. Five of their eight losses are by double digits. They’re 0-4 against the number in their last four. They, uh, give up a lot of points.
The total is a whopping 65.5 at BetMGM, 65 at DraftKings. The best moneyline bet for Colorado is -675 at DraftKings. If you believe in the upset, OK State is +550 on the moneyline at BetMGM.
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— OSU Cowboy Football (@CowboyFB) November 23, 2024
Unstoppable Against Unstoppable
We won’t give our prediction away just yet, but there’s a reason the total is so high. However, in a weird way, something has to give.
Oklahoma State is second to last in the nation in rushing yards allowed at 231 a game, only 0-12 Kent State is worse. But Colorado does not run the ball. The Buffs rank last in the nation in rushing offense (understandable with Sanders and Travis Hunter), so do they run it against the Cowboys because they can?
But wait, it’s not like Oklahoma State’s passing defense is any good, either. They are 129th in the nation against the pass.
The Heisman Race
Coming into the season, Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II was a bonafide Heisman candidate, but he never got on track, and is still 130 yards shy of 1,000 this season. Don’t be surprised if Oklahoma State starts true freshman Maealiuaki Smith at QB on Friday. He played well in a 56-48 loss to Texas Tech last week.
Friday then becomes a showcase for Hunter, Colorado’s two-way superstar. He leads the Big 12 with 82 catches for 1,036 yards and was named a finalist for the Biletnikoff (best wide receiver) Bednarik (best defensive player) and Maxwell Award (best overall player) this past week, but not the Thorpe (best defensive back) which irked Coach Prime.
Either way, Hunter has a real shot at impressing the Heisman voters Friday with another big performance.
🗣️ Deion Sanders
“How is Travis Hunter snubbed by the Jim Thorpe Award? You can have my award, you can have it back. As a matter of fact, I’m going to give him mine.”
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— Guerilla Sports (@guerillasports_) November 26, 2024
Colorado vs Oklahoma State prediction
- Colorado -16.5 at Caesars
- Over 65.0 at Caesars
Yes, 16.5 is a big number, but you know if Colorado is going to win, it will be by a wide margin. It’s unlikely that Coach Prime would call off the dogs or anything late in the game.
You have a Colorado team that is angry after getting beat by Kansas and should be focused and ready to play. The weather forecast is sunny and cold, with temperatures in the 40s.
We love the over play here. You know OK State is going to score, because they’re going to want to get Gordon II the ball, and Colorado’s run defense is soft. But then OK State doesn’t have a defense, they have token resistance. This one screams 63-42.
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On Friday, November 29th, college basketball fans will be treated to an exciting matchup between the Colorado Buffaloes and the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Both teams are coming off strong performances in their previous games, making this showdown one to watch.
As of now, the betting odds for this game have Colorado listed as a slight favorite, with a spread of -3.5 points. The over/under for total points scored is set at 142.5. This indicates that oddsmakers believe it will be a close and high-scoring game.
Colorado comes into this game with a record of 4-0, including an impressive win over Arizona State in their last outing. The Buffaloes have been led by their balanced scoring attack, with multiple players averaging double figures in points. Their defense has also been solid, holding opponents to an average of 63 points per game.
On the other hand, Oklahoma State has had a bit of a rocky start to the season, with a record of 2-2. However, they are coming off a convincing win over Western Michigan and will look to carry that momentum into this matchup. The Cowboys are led by star guard Isaac Likekele, who is averaging over 13 points and 5 assists per game.
In terms of prediction, this game has all the makings of a close contest. Both teams have shown flashes of potential early in the season and will be looking to make a statement with a win on Friday. However, I believe that Colorado’s balanced scoring and strong defense will give them the edge in this matchup. Look for the Buffaloes to cover the spread and come out on top in a high-scoring affair.
Overall, Friday’s game between Colorado and Oklahoma State promises to be an exciting and competitive matchup. With both teams hungry for a win, fans can expect a thrilling game that could go down to the wire. Be sure to tune in and see which team comes out on top in this early-season showdown.