Who’s Playing
California @ Colorado
Current Records: California 3-2; Colorado 0-5
What to Know
This Saturday, the Colorado Buffaloes are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 43.2 points per game. Their week off comes to an end as they meet up with the California Golden Bears at 2 p.m. ET at Folsom Field Saturday. Given that these two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Colorado found themselves the reluctant recipients of an unfortunate 43-20 punch to the gut against the Arizona Wildcats two weeks ago. The Buffaloes’ loss shouldn’t obscure the performances of QB Owen McCown, who passed for one TD and 186 yards on 30 attempts in addition to rushing for one TD and 43 yards, and RB Anthony Hankerson, who punched in one rushing touchdown.
Meanwhile, California received a tough blow two weeks ago as they fell 28-9 to the Washington State Cougars. QB Jack Plummer wasn’t much of a difference maker for the Golden Bears; Plummer passed for 273 yards on 33 attempts.
Colorado is the clear underdog, so they’re hoping it’s the size of the fight that determines this one. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past three games, so buyers beware.
Colorado suffered a grim 26-3 defeat to California when the two teams previously met in October of last year. Maybe the Buffaloes will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the contest and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
- Where: Folsom Field — Boulder, Colorado
- TV: Pac 12 Networks
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $45.00
Odds
The Golden Bears are a big 15-point favorite against the Buffaloes, according to the latest college football odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Golden Bears as a 14-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
California have won two out of their last three games against Colorado.
- Oct 23, 2021 – California 26 vs. Colorado 3
- Nov 24, 2018 – California 33 vs. Colorado 21
- Oct 28, 2017 – Colorado 44 vs. California 28