Kansas State at Colorado Game Matchup
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Saturday, October 12th 2024 (10:15 PM EDT)
Kansas State -3.5 (54.5) (-155)  Open: -6.0 | 56.5
Kansas State 31 - Colorado: 28  (Big 12)

 
Wildcats (9 - 4) (4 - 9 - 0)
Coach Chris Klieman (39 - 24)
Avg Score : 31 - 23 (27 - 27 on Road)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
KSU coming off BYE
COLO coming off BYE
Our Line: -2    (SP+ -6)
PPG only: KSU: 27 - COLO: 28 (55)
KSU Win prob: 62% | Cover: 49%
KSU Travel: 465 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Buffaloes (9 - 4) (9 - 4 - 0)
Coach Deion Sanders (4 - 8)
Avg Score : 33 - 23 (39 - 23 @ Home)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Kansas State's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sat 8/31 Kansas State vs UT Martin-36.556.5W 41 - 6
Sat 9/7 Kansas State at Tulane-8.547.5W 34 - 27
Fri 9/13 Kansas State vs Arizona-7.058.0W 31 - 7
Sat 9/21 Kansas State at BYU-7.549.5L 9 - 38
Sat 9/28 Kansas State vs Oklahoma State-6.058.0W 42 - 20
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/12 Kansas State at Colorado-3.554.5W 31 - 28
Sat 10/19 Kansas State at West Virginia-2.556.5W 45 - 18
Sat 10/26 Kansas State vs Kansas-10.056.5W 29 - 27
Sat 11/2 Kansas State at Houston-12.546.5L 19 - 24
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/16 Kansas State vs Arizona State-7.551.5L 14 - 24
Sat 11/23 Kansas State vs Cincinnati-7.554.5W 41 - 15
Sat 11/30 Kansas State at Iowa State+2.551.5L 21 - 29
Thu 12/26 Kansas State vs Rutgers-7.551.5W 44 - 41
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Colorado's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Thu 8/29 Colorado vs North Dakota State-9.059.0W 31 - 26
Sat 9/7 Colorado at Nebraska+6.555.0L 10 - 28
Sat 9/14 Colorado at Colorado State-7.558.5W 28 - 9
Sat 9/21 Colorado vs Baylor-2.552.5W 38 - 31
Sat 9/28 Colorado at UCF+12.560.5W 48 - 21
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/12 Colorado vs Kansas State+3.554.5L 28 - 31
Sat 10/19 Colorado at Arizona+2.557.5W 34 - 7
Sat 10/26 Colorado vs Cincinnati-6.057.0W 34 - 23
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/9 Colorado at Texas Tech-5.062.0W 41 - 27
Sat 11/16 Colorado vs Utah-13.543.5W 49 - 24
Sat 11/23 Colorado vs Kansas-2.559.0L 21 - 37
Fri 11/29 Colorado vs Oklahoma State-14.566.5W 52 - 0
Sat 12/28 Colorado vs BYU-3.055.5L 14 - 36
Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
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KSU's OC Conor Riley vs COLO's DC Robert Livingston     COLO's OC Pat Shurmur vs KSU's DC Joe Klanderman

Important Stats (2023)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
KSU#34 (.28)47% (18)30.850% (14)3.33 (28)20544% (46)2415.11 (1)#46 (.15)38% (24)23.438% (29)39% (27)2.98 (12)43.70.91.8
COLO#58 (.21)41% (77)32.936% (127)3.08 (75)6944% (45)2954.24 (33)#123 (.3)47% (128)23.148% (115)48% (128)4.29 (113)71.20.91.8
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
KSU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
COLO0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
KSU Offense1330.826.547.3%5.110.924446205241553%47%50%44%12%.28
COLO Defense1223.122.547.4%4.291.8 - - - - - 48%51%48%48%16%.3
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
KSU Defense1323.427.337.8%2.981.8 - - - - - 46%52%38%39%17%.15
COLO Offense1232.938.741.4%4.240.921364692952.335%65%36%44%17%.21

Additional Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Kansas State1331:5123.848%58%4.843.70.91.85.61.8130.4
Colorado1227:3421.238%67%8.971.20.91.85.52.3128.7
Run Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
KSU Offense1353% (43)50% (14)40.8205.2532 (10).27 (13)3.33 (28)75% (60)6% (5)0.99 (75)
COLO Defense1248% (45)48% (115) - - - - .24 (114)3.14 (78)88% (130)10% (68)1.03 (87)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
KSU Defense1346% (23)38% (29) - - - - .14 (68)2.82 (25)61% (12)11% (47)1.24 (130)
COLO Offense1235% (131)36% (127)29.868.92.312 (116)-.01 (127)3.08 (75)73% (76)12% (111)0.94 (98)

Pass Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
KSU Offense1347% (88)44% (46)19.832.8241.27.312.230 (16)10 (56).31 (60)1.6 (80)29% (17)35% (25).46 (31)6% (50)2.1 (50)
COLO Defense1251% (95)48% (128) - - - - - - 10 (67).39 (116)1.5 (49)30% (99)39% (131).51 (128)6% (84)2 (66)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
KSU Defense1352% (107)39% (27) - - - - - - 13 (26).22 (38)1.7 (95)35% (24)27% (23).23 (32)7% (45)2.2 (101)
COLO Offense1265% (1)44% (45)26.939.5294.77.51129 (18)4 (2).32 (53)1.5 (87)34% (106)34% (34).52 (15)5% (40)2.2 (22)

Kansas State's Power Ratings
Kansas State's Power Rating: #NR
Kansas State's Offense Rating: #NR
Kansas State's Defense Rating: #NR
2024 Talent Rating: 638.00 #67
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Kansas State's 2024 Expected Record: -
Kansas State's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 14.1 #18
Kansas State's Offense SP+ Rating: 33.0 #29
Kansas State's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.4 #25

Kansas State's SP+ Ratings
Kansas State's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 14.1 #18
Kansas State's Offense SP+ Rating: 33.0 #29
Kansas State's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.4 #25

Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 719.13
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99

Power Ratings Matchup
Kansas State:    Colorado: 2

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Kansas State: 14.1   Colorado: 8.1




Colorado's Power Ratings
Colorado's Power Rating: 2 #NR
Colorado's Offense Rating: #NR
Colorado's Defense Rating: #NR
2024 Talent Rating: 718.00 #54
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #NR
Colorado's 2024 Expected Record: -

Colorado's SP+ Ratings
Colorado's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 8.1 #39
Colorado's Offense SP+ Rating: 33.3 #27
Colorado's Defense SP+ Rating: 23.5 #45

Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 719.13
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99


Kansas State Scoring
Offense: 30.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 26.5
Defense: 23.4 PPG
Defense on Road: 27.3

Kansas State's 2024 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 4 - 9 - 0
Record on Road: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 5 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 4 - 8 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 4 - 0
Projected Score
Colorado 28
Kansas State 27

Projected Total Points: 55
Colorado Scoring
Offense: 32.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 38.7
Defense: 23.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 22.5

Colorado's 2024 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 9 - 4 - 0
Record at home: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202410/12Colorado28Kansas State31Kansas StateKansas State -3.5Colorado54.5Over
201011/20Colorado44Kansas State36Colorado
200910/24Kansas State20Colorado6Kansas State
200810/18Colorado14Kansas State13Colorado
200710/13Kansas State47Colorado20Kansas State
200611/04Colorado21Kansas State34Kansas State
200510/29Kansas State20Colorado23Colorado
200411/13Colorado38Kansas State31Colorado
200310/18Kansas State49Colorado20Kansas State
200210/05Colorado35Kansas State31Colorado
200110/06Kansas State6Colorado16Colorado
200009/29Colorado21Kansas State44Kansas State
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Colorado611 Overs
Kansas State600 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams7 - 51 - 00 - 01 - 0
Road Teams5 - 70 - 10 - 10 - 0

(#NR) Kansas State Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: 14.1 #18
Offense SP+ Rating: 33.0 #29
Defense SP+ Rating: 20.4 #25
Talent Rating: 638.00 #67
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Expected Record: -


Kansas State Notes
(11/30) 1-3 finish. QB Johnson 12/28, KSU 2 TOs, 3-13 3rd
(11/25) Rgame mauled Cincy, Johnson OK, Def good
(11/18) 2 straight L's w/ Bad Off, Rgame OK but 3 TOs
(11/2) Rgame awful vs Hou, 89 yds, 2.6 ypc. Horrible L
(10/19) Best of B12? Johnson 298 yds, 3 TD @ WVU
(10/13) Rgame not great vs Col, QB Johnson sacked a lot
(9/28) Great W over OK St. Rgame 300 yds (8.8 ypc)
(9/23) Shocking L @ BYU. QB Johnson was awful, 3 TOs
Kansas State     Ratings Matchup     Colorado
Power #NR
#NR
Off #NR
#NR
Def #NR
#NR
Talent #67
#54
SP+ #18
#39
SP+ Off #29
#27
SP+ Def #25
#45

Rematch from Week 7
Kansas State 3.5 (54.5)
Kansas State won at Colorado this year (31-28)

Previous Matchups
Kansas State beat Colorado last year (31-28)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Folsom Field
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 66°

Team Information
Injuries: KSU | COLO
Depth Chart: KSU | COLO
Rosters: KSU | COLO
(#NR) Colorado Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 2 #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: 8.1 #39
Offense SP+ Rating: 33.3 #27
Defense SP+ Rating: 23.5 #45
Talent Rating: 718.00 #54
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #NR
Expected Record: -


Colorado Notes
(12/18) Signed QB Slater (Liberty)
(11/29) Killed Pokes, Sanders/Hunter great, Def great
(11/23) Run Def mauled by KU, 331, 5.8 ypc. Zero run game
(11/18) Run Def great vs Utah, Sanders great, B12 favs?
(11/13) Sanders great, Def so much better in TT W
(10/28) Buffs fav'd in last 4, can make B12 title game
(10/27) Def good vs Cincy. Quietly a good team? Strange
(10/22) Def has a stop rate of 74% (#12), incredible




  
Kansas State's OC Conor Riley
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Avery Johnson21737258%271225107.3
Ta'Quan Roberson3743%18002.6
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
DJ Giddens205134376.666
Avery Johnson11360575.433
Dylan Edwards7454657.465
Joe Jackson3922715.832
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jayce Brown47823517.565
Keagan Johnson29359112.435
DJ Giddens21258112.353
Garrett Oakley22236510.728
Colorado's OC Pat Shurmur
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Shedeur Sanders35347774%413437108.7
Ryan Staub040%0000.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Isaiah Augustave8538444.537
Dallan Hayden6419613.127
Micah Welch4318644.325
Charlie Offerdahl2611914.639
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Travis Hunter9612581513.158
LaJohntay Wester749311012.669
Will Sheppard48621612.947
Jimmy Horn Jr.37441111.969

Kansas State's DC Joe Klanderman
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Austin Romaine968242
VJ Payne644003
Marques Sigle607003
Austin Moore597261
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Brendan Mott4511850
Desmond Purnell4610461
Chiddi Obiazor175433
Tobi Osunsanmi196440
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jacob Parrish503047
Keenan Garber291005
Chiddi Obiazor175433
Colorado's DC Robert Livingston
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig8610243
Nikhai Hill-Green7912224
Shilo Sanders643102
Dylahn McKinney593008
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
B.J. Green II3212850
Arden Walker337520
Taje Mccoy244420
Keaten Wade207410
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Travis Hunter3510011
Dylahn McKinney593008
Carter Stoutmire421027