Stanford Cardinal vs. Colorado Buffaloes: A Pac-12 Matchup
When the Stanford Cardinal travel to meet with the Colorado Buffaloes on Friday for a Pac-12 bout, the game will feature two teams in the bottom half of the conference. Coach Prime’s Buffaloes will open as double-digit favorites at home.
Say what you want about Coach Prime, but there’s no disputing the fact that Colorado already has four wins halfway through this season after the Buffaloes were 1-11 last year. Of course, the players deserve credit, too — Shedeur Sanders is leading all of FBS in passing yards (2,020), and Xavier Weaver is producing like one of the best wide receivers in the Pac-12 despite the well-documented struggles of the offensive line.
Pass protection might not be as big of an issue as in previous weeks, considering the Buffaloes’ opponent, Stanford, has accumulated just eight sacks across five games this season. The Cardinal are allowing a conference-high 34.6 points per game.
Colorado wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter has a chance to return in this game. He hasn’t played since suffering a lacerated liver Week 3 against Colorado State.
Stanford might’ve emphasized similar points about its opponent this week in the lead-up to gameday — something along the lines of “exploit this bad defense.” For as much as the Cardinal’s defense is struggling, Colorado’s has as well, allowing 34.2 points per game. With two underperforming defenses on the field, the over might be something bettors consider.
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How to watch and stream Stanford at Colorado
Opening kickoff for Stanford-Colorado is set for 10 p.m. ET on Friday at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo. The game will air on ESPN and can be streamed on the ESPN app.
Pregame reading
Deion Sanders: ‘Tremendous chance’ Travis Hunter returns for Colorado vs. Stanford
After close win at Arizona State, Deion Sanders rips Colorado for playing like ‘hot garbage’
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Conclusion
The upcoming Pac-12 matchup between the Stanford Cardinal and the Colorado Buffaloes is set to be an exciting game. Both teams are currently in the bottom half of the conference, but Colorado has shown significant improvement this season compared to their previous 1-11 record. Led by quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who leads all of FBS in passing yards, and wide receiver Xavier Weaver, the Buffaloes’ offense has been impressive despite the struggles of their offensive line.
On the defensive side, both teams have struggled, with Stanford allowing a conference-high 34.6 points per game and Colorado allowing 34.2 points per game. This suggests that the game could be high-scoring, making the over a consideration for bettors.
Travis Hunter, Colorado’s wide receiver/defensive back, has a chance to return to the field after recovering from a lacerated liver. His presence could provide a boost to the Buffaloes’ lineup.
The game will take place at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado, with kickoff scheduled for 10 p.m. ET on Friday. It will be televised on ESPN and can also be streamed on the ESPN app.
For more pregame reading, check out articles discussing the potential return of Travis Hunter and Deion Sanders’ criticism of Colorado’s performance in their previous game.
Overall, the Stanford Cardinal vs. Colorado Buffaloes matchup promises to be an intriguing battle between two teams looking to climb up the Pac-12 standings. Fans and bettors alike will be eagerly watching to see which team comes out on top.