Kansas St. Wildcats vs Colorado Buffaloes Predictions October 31, 2026
Kansas State will beat Colorado, with a projected score of Kansas State 24, Colorado 20. The Wildcats' productive rushing attack and low passing-yard allowance give them the stronger matchup profile, but injuries cloud their quarterback situation. At the supplied prices, neither Kansas State -2.5 (-110) nor Under 47.5 (-110) offers a convincing enough edge. The official wager is Pass.
Kansas St. Wildcats vs Colorado Buffaloes prediction and best bet
Kansas State gets the nod because its season strengths align with Colorado's difficulties sustaining offense. The Wildcats average 217.6 rushing yards and have converted 55 of 101 third downs. Colorado converts 36.5% of its third downs and averages 20.1 points. That combination favors Kansas State in a close game, provided its offense can function effectively through the quarterback uncertainty.
The best betting decision is Pass. Avery Johnson was day-to-day on October 26, and Jacob Knuth was managing an ankle issue. Those concerns weaken the case for laying points, while Colorado's defensive struggles complicate an Under bet. A Kansas State victory is the forecast; neither market earns an official selection.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Kansas State at Colorado, 2026 college football, Saturday, October 31. Kickoff: 1 p.m. CT, according to Kansas State's official preview.
Venue: Folsom Field, Boulder, Colorado. Broadcast: TNT/HBO Max.
Records: Kansas St. Wildcats 4-3; Colorado Buffaloes 2-5.
SportsJaw odds: Kansas St. Wildcats -2.5 (-110); Colorado Buffaloes +2.5 (-110). Moneyline: Kansas St. Wildcats -135; Colorado Buffaloes +114. Total: Over 47.5 (-110); Under 47.5 (-110).