In this season’s Alamo Bowl, the BYU Cougars are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3), versus the Colorado Buffaloes. The action begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on December 28, 2024, airing on ABC from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The over/under is set at 55.5 in the outing.
Colorado vs. BYU Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Buffaloes (-3)
Moneyline: Buffaloes (-170), Cougars (+142)
Total: 55.5 points
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How to Watch Colorado vs. BYU
When: Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas
TV: ABC
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Colorado 2024 Stats & Rankings
| Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
| Pass yards |
327.2 (3926) |
4 |
| Rush yards |
70.4 (845) |
134 |
| Points scored |
34.5 (414) |
32 |
| Pass yards against |
204.7 (2456) |
43 |
| Rush yards against |
149 (1788) |
68 |
| Points allowed |
22 (264) |
35 |
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Colorado 2024 Betting Info
The Buffaloes have won nine games against the spread this season, while failing to cover three times.
Colorado has a 5-1 record against the spread in games it was favored by 3 points or more this season.
The Buffaloes and their opponent have combined to go over the point total six out of 12 times this season.
The average total the Buffaloes have had set in matchups this season is 1.7 more points than this outing’s point total.
The Buffaloes are 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall during their last three matchups.
BYU and its opponents have combined to hit the over in two of those games.
The past three Cougars games averaged 6.5 fewer points (49) than this matchup’s point total.
Colorado Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Point Total AVG |
57.2 |
55.2 |
59.3 |
| Implied Total AVG |
32.5 |
32.3 |
32.7 |
| ATS Record |
9-3-0 |
5-1-0 |
4-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record |
6-5-1 |
4-1-1 |
2-4-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record |
7-1 |
5-0 |
2-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record |
2-2 |
0-1 |
2-1 |
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Colorado’s Offense vs. BYU’s Defense (2024)
The Buffaloes have the 134th-ranked rushing offense in the FBS (70.4 yards per game). They face the Cougars’ 44th-ranked rushing defense, which gives up 136.7 on the ground per game.
Colorado averages 2.6 yards per carry (133rd in college football) compared to the four per attempt BYU gives up (50th in the FBS).
The Buffaloes’ offense is 57th in college football averaging 397.6 yards per game, while the Cougars rank 18th in yards allowed (317).
Colorado is 60th in the FBS in third-down percentage (41.3%) and will be up against the 89th-ranked BYU defense in that category (41.6%).
BYU 2024 Stats & Rankings
| Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
| Pass yards |
233.9 (2807) |
59 |
| Rush yards |
159.4 (1913) |
72 |
| Points scored |
30.8 (369) |
53 |
| Pass yards against |
180.3 (2164) |
18 |
| Rush yards against |
136.7 (1640) |
44 |
| Points allowed |
20.1 (241) |
18 |
BYU 2024 Betting Info
The Cougars have beaten the spread seven times in 12 games.
In games it has played as at least 3-point favorites this season, Colorado is 5-1 against the spread.
The Cougars have seen nine of their 12 games go over the point total.
The average over/under the Buffaloes have had in their games this year is 1.7 more points than this particular game’s point total.
The Buffaloes are 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall over their last three games.
The final combined score of the past three BYU games has gone over the set total two times.
The Cougars’ last three outings have ended with an average of 49 points scored. That’s 6.5 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.
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BYU Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Point Total AVG |
48.9 |
49.8 |
47.9 |
| Implied Total AVG |
28 |
29.2 |
26.8 |
| ATS Record |
7-5-0 |
3-3-0 |
4-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record |
9-3-0 |
4-2-0 |
5-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record |
6-1 |
4-1 |
2-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record |
4-1 |
1-0 |
3-1 |
BYU’s Offense vs. Colorado’s Defense (2024)
The Cougars are 110th in the FBS in third-down percentage (35.3%), and will be facing the 54th-ranked Buffaloes third down defense (37.7%).
The Buffaloes allow opponents to score on 73.3% of their red-zone trips (13th in college football). The Cougars’ offense has an 87% red-zone percentage (42nd).
BYU averages 233.9 yards through the air per game (59th in the FBS). Colorado ranks 43rd, allowing 204.7 passing yards.
Colorado vs. BYU Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Colorado vs. BYU sees the Buffaloes (-170 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we pick the under at 55.5 points.
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