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BYU Favored to Win Big 12 Opener Against Colorado

9/25/2025

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Summary

Buffaloes Host Cougars

Colorado Buffaloes host Brigham Young University Cougars (BYU) on September 27, 2025, for the Big 12 home opener.
Colorado is 2-2; BYU is 3-0 after defeating East Carolina 34-13.
Kaidon Salter regained the starting job and threw 304 yards and three TDs against Wyoming.
BYU is favored by 6.5 points; analytics give a 70% win probability.

Summary

Buffaloes Face Injuries

Colorado's depth is strained with 21 players out or doubtful, including DeKalon Taylor, Simeon Price, and RJ Johnson.
BYU has 10 sidelined players, including backup Sione Moa, potentially changing their offense.
Kaidon Salter is probable to start after a strong Wyoming game, and Noah King could see more playing time due to depth issues in Colorado's secondary.

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Historical Context

Established in 1996, the Big 12 Conference transformed college football, with the University of Colorado winning the national championship in 1990. As Colorado hosts Brigham Young University for their Big 12 opener in 2025, both teams contend with significant player injuries, which may affect their performance in a conference that has seen substantial evolution over the past three decades.

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Buffaloes Host Cougars

Colorado Buffaloes host Brigham Young University Cougars (BYU) on September 27, 2025, for the Big 12 home opener.
Colorado is 2-2; BYU is 3-0 after defeating East Carolina 34-13.
Kaidon Salter regained the starting job and threw 304 yards and three TDs against Wyoming.
BYU is favored by 6.5 points; analytics give a 70% win probability.

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