
Colorado vs. Colorado State: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 16
Updated Sep. 16, 2023 9:30 p.m. ET
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Dylan Edwards will lead the Colorado Buffaloes (2-0) into their battle versus the Colorado State Rams (0-1) at Folsom Field on Saturday at 10:00 PM ET.
The game is on ESPN, if you're searching for how to watch.
Learn more about the Colorado Buffaloes and the Colorado State Rams.
How to Watch Colorado vs. Colorado State
- When: Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
- Location: Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado
- TV: Watch on ESPN
Colorado's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2023 | at TCU | W 45-42 | +21 |
| 9/9/2023 | vs. Nebraska | W 36-14 | -3 |
| 9/16/2023 | vs. Colorado State | - | |
| 9/23/2023 | at Oregon | - | - |
| 9/30/2023 | vs. USC | - | - |
| 10/7/2023 | at Arizona State | - | - |
| 10/13/2023 | vs. Stanford | - | - |
| 10/28/2023 | at UCLA | - | - |
| 11/4/2023 | vs. Oregon State | - | - |
| 11/11/2023 | vs. Arizona | - | - |
| 11/17/2023 | at Washington State | - | - |
| 11/25/2023 | at Utah | - | - |
Buffaloes 2023 Stats & Insights
- While Colorado ranks 22nd-worst in the FBS in total defense with 441 yards allowed per game, it's been a different situation offensively, as the Buffaloes rank 15th-best in the FBS (509.5 yards per game).
- Colorado sports the 53rd-ranked defense this season in terms of passing yards (199 allowed per game), and has been better on offense, ranking second-best with 453 passing yards per game.
- The Buffaloes have the 94th-ranked defense this season (28 points allowed per game), and they've been better on offense, ranking 25th-best with 40.5 points per game.
- With 56.5 offensive rushing yards per game (ninth-worst) and 242 rushing yards allowed per game on defense (eighth-worst), the Buffaloes have been playing poorly on both sides of the ball this season in the running game.
- Colorado ranks 99th in third-down defense this season (46.7% third-down percentage allowed), but has been playing really well on offense, ranking 15th-best in the FBS with a 56.2% third-down conversion rate.
- With three forced turnovers (48th in the FBS) against two turnovers committed (34th in the FBS), the Buffaloes (+1) have the 43rd-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Colorado 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 903 YDS (77.5%) / 6 TD / 0 INT -62 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -31 RUSH YPG |
| Dylan Edwards | RB | 79 YDS / 1 TD / 39.5 YPG / 5.3 YPC 8 REC / 143 REC YDS / 3 REC TD / 71.5 REC YPG |
| Xavier Weaver | WR | 16 REC / 288 YDS / 1 TD / 144 YPG |
| Jimmy Horn Jr. | WR | 19 REC / 181 YDS / 1 TD / 90.5 YPG |
| Trevor Woods | S | 12 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 2 PD |
| Shilo Sanders | S | 14 TKL / 0 TFL |
| Marvin Ham II | LB | 14 TKL / 0 TFL |
| Jordan Domineck | OLB | 8 TKL / 2 TFL |
Colorado State's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2023 | vs. Washington State | L 50-24 | +8.5 |
| 9/16/2023 | at Colorado | - | |
| 9/23/2023 | at Middle Tennessee | - | - |
| 9/30/2023 | vs. Utah Tech | - | - |
| 10/7/2023 | at Utah State | - | - |
| 10/14/2023 | vs. Boise State | - | - |
| 10/21/2023 | at UNLV | - | - |
| 10/28/2023 | vs. Air Force | - | - |
| 11/3/2023 | at Wyoming | - | - |
| 11/11/2023 | vs. San Diego State | - | - |
| 11/18/2023 | vs. Nevada | - | - |
| 11/25/2023 | at Hawaii | - | - |
Rams 2023 Stats & Insights
- Colorado State's defense has been bottom-25 in total defense this season, allowing 556 total yards per game, which ranks fifth-worst. Offensively, it ranks 90th with 357 total yards per contest.
- While Colorado State's pass defense has been sputtering, ranking third-worst by allowing 466 passing yards per game, its offense ranks 16th-best with 320 passing yards per contest.
- The Rams rank 97th in points per game (24), but they've been worse defensively, ranking fifth-worst in the FBS with 50 points surrendered per contest.
- The Rams rank third-worst in rushing yards per game (37), but they've been better on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 35th in the FBS with 90 rushing yards allowed per contest.
- Colorado State has been struggling on third down, ranking fifth-worst with a 64.7% third-down conversion rate allowed per game. It has been more productive offensively, putting up a 35.7% third-down rate (97th-ranked).
- At 0, the Rams have the 63rd-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with two forced turnovers (74th in the FBS) and two turnovers committed (34th in the FBS).
Colorado State 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Justus Ross-Simmons | WR | 5 REC / 123 YDS / 1 TD / 123 YPG |
| Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi | QB | 210 YDS (65%) / 2 TD / 1 INT |
| Dallin Holker | TE | 5 REC / 47 YDS / 1 TD / 47 YPG |
| Tory Horton | WR | 9 REC / 81 YDS / 0 TD / 81 YPG |
| Tony Pierce | DL | 1 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK |
| Mohamed Kamara | DL | 2 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK |
| Ayden Hector | DB | 2 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK |
| Jack Howell | DB | 6 TKL / 0 TFL |
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