Colorado Buffaloes vs Utah Utes Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/25

The Colorado Buffaloes will head to Salt Lake City to play against the Utah Utes in Week 9 of the 2025 regular season. This game will take place at Rice-Eccles Stadium and is scheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 10:15 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN.

Colorado comes into this game with a 3-4 record, struggling on the road with a 0-2 record. On the other hand, Utah holds a 5-2 record, with a 2-1 record at home. Both teams are part of the Big 12 Conference, adding extra importance to this matchup.

Colorado Team Preview

The Colorado Buffaloes have had a mixed season so far. They recently won against Iowa State with a score of 24-17. In that game, they had 255 passing yards and 148 rushing yards.

Quarterback Kaidon Salter leads the team with 1156 passing yards and 9 touchdowns. Omarion Miller, a wide receiver, has caught 20 passes for 371 yards and 4 touchdowns. The team ranks 58th in points for and 76th in passing yards this season.

Injuries might be a concern for the Buffaloes, with several players listed as questionable. This includes key players like Simeon Price and Hykeem Williams. These injuries could affect their performance in upcoming games.

Colorado vs Utah Game Day Info

• Sport: NCAA Football
• Teams: Colorado Buffaloes vs. Utah Utes
• Venue: Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT
• Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
• Betting Odds: Colorado Moneyline +402, Utah Moneyline -547, Colorado Spread +13.5 (-109), Utah Spread -13.5 (-112), Total Over 49.5 (-112), Total Under 49.5 (-109)

Utah Team Preview

The Utah Utes have shown strong offensive performance in recent games. Against Arizona State, they scored 42 points, with 279 rushing yards. Their offense ranked 16th in points for the 2025 season, with impressive rushing yards ranked 7th.

In defense, the Utes have also been effective. They allowed only 107 points, ranking 53rd in points against. The defense has recorded 18 sacks, placing them 11th in that category.

Injuries might impact the Utes’ lineup in upcoming games. Key players like Devon Dampier and Nate Ritchie are listed as questionable. Daidren Zipperer and Hunter Andrews are out for the season, which could affect their performance.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread, Utah is favored by 13.5 points. With a strong offense ranked 16th in points for and a solid defense ranked 53rd in points against, Utah is likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Utah 35, Colorado 17, indicating Utah will win by more than 13.5 points.

The total for the game is set at 49.5 points. Utah’s offense is strong, and Colorado’s defense has struggled, ranked 89th in points against. The projected combined score is 52 points, so the recommendation is to take the over.