#17 Colorado faces Utah as a 10.5-point home favorite in Big Noon Kickoff action this Saturday. The Buffaloes (7-2, 5-1 Big 12) have dominated against the spread, going 7-0 ATS in their last seven games.

Colorado controls their College Football Playoff destiny and boasts a potent offensive attack led by QB Shedeur Sanders, who's thrown for 2,882 yards with 24 TDs and just 6 interceptions. Two-way star Travis Hunter leads the receiving corps with 69 catches, 856 yards and 9 TDs, while also excelling as a cornerback.

The Buffaloes defense has improved significantly, allowing 22.7 points per game (down from 34.8 last season) and averaging 3+ sacks per game.

Utah (4-5, 1-5 Big 12) struggles offensively with fourth-string QB Isaac Wilson, who's completed 58% of passes with 8 TDs and 8 interceptions. The Utes haven't scored more than 14 points in their last three games.

Key Factors:

• Colorado has covered seven straight spreads
• Five of those wins were by double digits
• Utah has lost five straight conference games
• The Utes rank 114th in points per drive
• Total set at 45.5 points

Despite Utah's strong defense (1st in Big 12 points allowed), their offensive limitations and Colorado's momentum make the Buffaloes -10.5 the strong play.

Pick: Colorado -10.5 (-110)

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