The Colorado State Rams (0-0) will look to upset the No. 4 Texas Longhorns (0-0) on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. The Longhorns are undoubtedly the favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 35 points. The over/under is set at 61.5 in the outing.
Texas vs. Colorado State Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Longhorns (-35)
Moneyline: Longhorns (-20000), Rams (+3500)
Total: 61.5 points
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How to Watch Texas vs. Colorado State
When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas
TV: ESPN
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Texas 2023 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
289.1 (4047) |
17 |
Rush yards |
188.4 (2638) |
25 |
Points scored |
35.8 (501) |
12 |
Pass yards against |
254.4 (3561) |
116 |
Rush yards against |
82.4 (1153) |
2 |
Points allowed |
18.9 (265) |
15 |
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Texas 2023 Betting Info
The Longhorns covered seven times in 14 matchups with a spread last season.
Texas was favored by 35 points or more last season once, and failed to cover the spread.
Last season, six Longhorns games hit the over.
The Longhorns’ average point total in outings last year was 54.5, 7.0 points less than the total in this game.
Texas Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
54.5 |
54.8 |
54.1 |
Implied Total AVG |
34.9 |
36.1 |
33.2 |
ATS Record |
7-7-0 |
4-4-0 |
3-3-0 |
Over/Under Record |
6-8-0 |
4-4-0 |
2-4-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
11-2 |
7-1 |
4-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-0 |
0-0 |
1-0 |
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Texas’ Offense vs. Colorado State’s Defense (2023)
The Rams’ defense was 107th in yards allowed per game last year (415.8), while the Longhorns’ offense was ninth at 477.5 yards per game.
The 289.1 passing yards per game Texas averaged last season ranked 17th in the FBS, while the 249.7 Colorado State gave up ranked 107th in college football.
The Longhorns had the 15th-ranked offense in the FBS last year, averaging 35.8 points per game. The Rams’ defense was 98th, allowing 29.6 points per contest.
Texas ranked 19th in the FBS last season at 8.5 yards per pass attempt. Colorado State gave up 7.7 yards per passing play (93rd in college football).
Colorado State 2023 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
306.5 (3678) |
9 |
Rush yards |
92.8 (1114) |
125 |
Points scored |
26.1 (313) |
81 |
Pass yards against |
249.7 (2996) |
107 |
Rush yards against |
166.1 (1993) |
94 |
Points allowed |
29.6 (355) |
98 |
Colorado State 2023 Betting Info
The Rams covered the spread four times in 11 games last season.
Texas did not cover the spread when favored by 35 points or more last season (in one opportunity).
Last season, six of the Rams’ 11 games hit the over.
The average total the Longhorns had set in games last year was 7.0 fewer points than this outing’s point total.
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Colorado State Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
53.2 |
50.4 |
55.5 |
Implied Total AVG |
31.2 |
30.2 |
32.0 |
ATS Record |
4-7-0 |
1-4-0 |
3-3-0 |
Over/Under Record |
6-5-0 |
3-2-0 |
3-3-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
2-2 |
2-0 |
0-2 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
2-5 |
1-2 |
1-3 |
Colorado State’s Offense vs. Texas’ Defense (2023)
The Longhorns allowed 82.4 rushing yards per game last year (second in the FBS). The Rams’ rushing game was 125th in college football (92.8).
Colorado State ranked 126th in college football last season, committing 25 turnovers, while Texas was 13th with 24 turnovers forced.
The Longhorns’ defense was fifth on a per-carry basis last season, allowing 2.9 yards per rushing attempt. The Rams averaged 3.4 yards per carry (113th in the FBS).
The 306.5 passing yards per game Colorado State averaged last season ranked ninth in the FBS, while the 254.4 Texas allowed ranked 116th in college football.
Texas vs. Colorado State Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Texas vs. Colorado State is the Longhorns (-20000 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. Based on our analysis of the historical stats for this matchup, we recommend betting on the under at 61.5 points.