Colorado vs. UCF prediction, odds, line, spread: 2024 college football expert picks, top Deion Sanders bets
By CBS Sports Staff,
23 days ago
Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes (2-1) look to take another step towards bowl eligibility when they travel to the Sunshine State to take on the UCF Knights (3-0) in Orlando on Saturday. The Buffs won their last game against Baylor 38-31 behind an improbable comeback that featured a Hail Mary touchdown pass from Shedeur Sanders and a forced fumble by Heisman Trophy candidate Travis Hunter in overtime. The Knights have had two weeks to prepare for this matchup, and defeated TCU 35-34 in their last outing. UCF leads the nation in rushing offense, averaging 375.7 yards per game on the ground. This will be the first meeting between the programs.
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The Buffs have one of the most explosive offenses in college football. Led by senior quarterback Shedeur Sanders, CU ranks fifth in the country averaging 335.0 passing yards per game this season. Sanders has completed 67.9% of his passes for 1,340 yards, 11 touchdowns, and two interceptions. He's also scored one rushing touchdown.
Colorado also has the ultimate X-factor in two-way star Travis Hunter. The former five-star recruit has 37 catches for 472 yards and five touchdowns (all team highs) as a wide receiver, and he has 14 tackles, one forced fumble, and one interception as a defensive back. The Knights will have to know where Hunter is at on the field for the entirety of the Saturday's game. See which team to pick here .
Why UCF can cover
The Knights have had two weeks to prepare for this matchup, and have been dominant at home this season. In two games at FBC Mortgage Stadium in 2024, UCF has outscored its opponents 102-17. Knights head coach Gus Malzahn is widely considered to be one of the top offensive minds in college football.
The Knights have been the best rushing team in the country this season. UCF is averaging 375.7 rushing yards per game in 2024, and the Buffs haven't been particularly strong defending the run this season, allowing 150.8 rushing yards per game. Senior running back RJ Harvey leads the way for the Knights with 448 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns on 49 carries. See which team to pick here .
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