Kansas State
Wildcats
Spread
+3
NCAAF Predictions
Kansas State Wildcats vs Colorado Buffaloes Predictions
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 2:00pm EST at Folsom Field, Boulder, CO
@
Colorado
Buffaloes
Spread
-3
50%
50%
Spread
Kansas State Wildcats +3
Colorado Buffaloes -3
Moneyline
Kansas State Wildcats +130
Colorado Buffaloes -155
Total
Over 46.5 (-115)
Under 46.5 (-105)
Who wins this game?
Professional Picks
2 available
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Garrett Perry
Total pick
Chris Cohen
Spread pick
Kansas State vs. Colorado Prediction: Quarterback Absences Point to a Pass
Analysis updated October 30, 2026 at 7:43 AM CDT
Colorado is -125 at home, but both teams have quarterback questions and the Buffaloes have several other players out.
Quarterback absences cloud a tight market
Colorado is a 1.5-point home favorite and -125 on the moneyline for Saturday's game in Boulder. Kansas State is +1.5 and +105. The total is 46.5, with the over priced at -115 and the under at -105.
Kickoff Status, citing the official Big 12 availability report, lists Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson and Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis as out. Kansas State quarterback Jacob Knuth is doubtful. With no replacement starters confirmed in the available reporting, there isn't a reliable basis for projecting either offense or betting the total.
Colorado's absences weaken the favorite's case
Colorado also has receivers Danny Scudero and Quentin Gibson, running back Micah Welch, defensive back Braylon Edwards and defensive end Sam Gadie listed out. Defensive lineman Vili Taufatofua is doubtful, although defensive back Cree Thomas and defensive lineman Dylan Manuel are probable, and receiver Kam Perry is available.
The SPF price gives Colorado a narrow edge at home, so the Buffaloes are the likelier winner. That doesn't make -125 worth betting when Colorado is missing several players and Kansas State's quarterback plan is unclear. Kansas State's +105 price carries the same problem. Pass.
Pick
Colorado Buffaloes
Confidence
low
Betting lean
Pass