Texas vs. Colorado State Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 31, 2024
The Colorado State Rams (0-0) are heavy 34.5-point underdogs on Saturday, August 31, 2024 against the No. 4 Texas Longhorns (0-0). The over/under is 62 in this matchup.
The Longhorns finished 12-2 last year and lost the Sugar Bowl. They scored 35.8 points per game (15th in college football) and gave up 18.9 (15th). Last season the Rams finished 5-7 and failed to make the postseason. On offense, they averaged 26.1 points per game (76th in college football), and they conceded 29.6 per game (98th in college football) defensively.
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Texas vs. Colorado State Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas
- TV: ESPN
- Live Box Score on FOX Sports
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| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | -34.5 (-116) | -10000 | +1700 | 62 | -110 | -110 |
Texas vs. Colorado State Prediction
- Pick ATS:
Texas (-34.5)
- Pick OU: Under (62)
- Prediction: Texas 45, Colorado State 10
Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.
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Texas vs. Colorado State Betting Insights
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Longhorns 48, Rams 14.
- The Longhorns have a 99.0% chance to win this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Rams hold a 5.6% implied probability.
- Texas went 7-7-0 ATS last season.
- Colorado State put together a 4-7-0 record against the spread last season.
Texas vs. Colorado State: 2023 Stats Comparison
| Texas | Colorado State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 35.8 (12) | 26.1 (81) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 18.9 (21) | 29.6 (84) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 18 (64) | 25 (126) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 24 (13) | 19 (46) |
Texas 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Quinn Ewers | QB | 3,479 YDS (69%) / 22 TD / 6 INT 75 RUSH YDS / 5 RUSH TD / 5.4 RUSH YPG |
| Jonathon Brooks | RB | 1,138 YDS / 10 TD / 81.3 YPG / 6.1 YPC 25 REC / 286 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 20.4 REC YPG |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 55 REC / 845 YDS / 11 TD / 60.4 YPG |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 75 REC / 1,014 YDS / 5 TD / 72.4 YPG |
| Jaylan Ford | LB | 92 TKL / 7 TFL / 1 SACK / 2 INT |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | LB | 66 TKL / 6 TFL / 5 SACK |
| Ethan Burke | DL | 45 TKL / 7 TFL / 6 SACK |
| Jahdae Barron | DB | 57 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
Colorado State 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi | QB | 3,460 YDS (62.1%) / 22 TD / 16 INT -31 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -2.6 RUSH YPG |
| Tory Horton | WR | 96 REC / 1,136 YDS / 8 TD / 94.7 YPG |
| Dallin Holker | TE | 64 REC / 767 YDS / 6 TD / 63.9 YPG |
| Justus Ross-Simmons | WR | 45 REC / 724 YDS / 3 TD / 60.3 YPG |
| Chase Wilson | LB | 107 TKL / 6 TFL / 3.5 SACK |
| Mohamed Kamara | DL | 47 TKL / 11 TFL / 12 SACK |
| Jack Howell | DB | 111 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
| Henry Blackburn | DB | 68 TKL / 5 TFL / 2.5 SACK / 3 INT |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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