Colorado vs Oklahoma State Prediction: Buffaloes Favored to Dominate in Week 14 Clash

As the college football regular season enters its final week, the Colorado Buffaloes are set to host the Oklahoma State Cowboys in a crucial Week 14 matchup. The Buffaloes, currently tied for first place in the Big 12 standings with BYU, Arizona State, and Iowa State, are looking to send a strong message by defeating the struggling Cowboys.

Colorado, coming off an upset loss that may have derailed their College Football Playoff hopes, is expected to dominate Oklahoma State. The Cowboys, with a dismal 3-8 record and 0-8 in Big 12 play, are facing significant challenges, particularly on the defensive side. Oklahoma State’s defense, which has been plagued by injuries to key players like Collin Oliver and Nick Martin, allows an average of 34.1 points per game, the second-highest mark in the Big 12.

The Buffaloes’ offense, led by quarterback Shedeur Sanders and wide receiver Travis Hunter, is poised for a big outing. Sanders, who is among the top quarterbacks in the country with 3,488 passing yards this season, is predicted to exceed 334.5 passing yards against Oklahoma State’s vulnerable defense. Hunter, with his impressive receiving stats, is also expected to go over 103.5 receiving yards.

Oklahoma State will be led by freshman quarterback Maealiuaki Smith, who will be starting his second career game after replacing the injured Garret Rangel and the ineffective Alan Bowman. While Smith had a strong performance against Texas Tech, he faces a tougher test against Colorado’s more talented defense.

The game, scheduled for Friday, November 29, at 10 a.m. MT on ABC, has the Buffaloes as 16.5-point favorites. The over-under for total points scored is set at 66.5. Given the matchup, many analysts predict a decisive victory for Colorado, with a final score prediction of Colorado 42, Oklahoma State 24.

Ollie Gordon, Oklahoma State’s running back, who has shown significant improvement in recent weeks, might be the Cowboys’ best hope for a competitive game. However, even his strong performances may not be enough to overcome the defensive shortcomings of his team.