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October 17, 2026 β’ Folsom Field, Boulder
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 17, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Utah Utes (5-0) takes on Colorado Buffaloes (2-3) at Folsom Field, Boulder.
Utah Utes
Visiting Side
Record
5-0
Colorado Buffaloes
Home Side
Record
2-3
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
74%
Utah Utes
VS
26%
Colorado Buffaloes
Projected Score
UTA 43
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COL 19
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Utah Utes scoring offense has an edge over Colorado Buffaloes defense.
- Utah Utes generates significantly more total yardage.
- Utah Utes aerial attack exposes Colorado Buffaloes secondary.
- Utah Utes controls the trenches in the run game.
Utah Utes
STAT
Colorado Buffaloes
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Colorado Buffaloes plays on familiar turf at Folsom Field, Boulder.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Utah Utes Could Win
Utah Utes scoring offense has an edge over Colorado Buffaloes defense.
Why Colorado Buffaloes Could Win
Colorado Buffaloes will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
Utah Utes generates significantly more total yardage.
Game Details
Folsom Field, Boulder
Dome/Indoor β’ 61Β°F
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: UTAH -15.5 | O/U: 49.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Julian Lewis
61/95, 733 YDS, 6 TD, 2 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Micah Welch
44 CAR, 218 YDS, 2 TD
Team Passing Yards
Devon Dampier
94/131, 1,134 YDS, 12 TD, 2 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Wayshawn Parker
66 CAR, 499 YDS, 7 TD
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Utah Utes (77.0%)
Colorado Buffaloes (23.0%)
Total Submissions: 80 circles
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