- Texas is a -32.5 point favorite vs. Colorado St
- Colorado State vs. Texas Total(Over/Under): 59.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
The Colorado State Rams 0-0 visit Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium to take on the Texas Longhorns 0-0 on Aug. 31 in Austin, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT.
Texas is a betting favorite in Week 1, with the spread sitting at -32.5 (-110).
The Colorado State vs. Texas Over/Under is 59.5 total points.
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Colorado State vs. Texas Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Colorado State | +32.5 -110 | 59.5 -110 | + |
| Texas | -32.5 -110 | 59.5 -110 | + |
Colorado State vs Texas Prediction:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Texas will win this game with 95.0% confidence.
Colorado State vs Texas Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Colorado State will cover the spread with 58.6% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Colorado St and Texas, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Colorado State Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Colorado State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 10 games (+4.20 Units / 29% ROI)
- Colorado State has hit the Game Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
- Colorado State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in their last 3 away games (+3.05 Units / 97% ROI)
- Colorado State have covered the 1H Spread in 4 of their last 6 games (+2.85 Units / 43% ROI)
- Colorado State have covered the 1Q Spread in 4 of their last 6 away games (+2.75 Units / 37% ROI)
Texas Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Texas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 14 games (+11.20 Units / 6% ROI)
- Texas has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 14 games (+9.95 Units / 4% ROI)
- Texas has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games (+6.15 Units / 20% ROI)
- Texas have covered the 1H Spread in their last 4 games at home (+4.00 Units / 89% ROI)
- Texas has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 6 of their last 9 games (+4.00 Units / 39% ROI)
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Colorado State players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Colorado State Player Prop Bets Today
- Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi has hit the TD Passes Over in his last game (+1.15 Units / 115% ROI)
- Tory Horton has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Texas players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Texas Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Quinn Ewers has hit the TD Passes Under in 8 of his last 10 games (+6.55 Units / 46% ROI)
- Quinn Ewers has hit the Passing Yards Over in 7 of his last 9 games (+4.60 Units / 44% ROI)
- CJ Baxter has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
Colorado State Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Colorado St was 4-7 against the spread last college football season (-3.7 Units / -30.71% ROI).
- Colorado State was 4-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.6 Units / -15.38% ROI
- Colorado State was 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
- Colorado State was 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
Texas Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Texas is 7-6 against the spread this college football season (+0.3 Units / 1.94% ROI).
- Texas was 12-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.95 Units / 4.15% ROI
- Texas was 6-8 when betting the Over for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI
- Texas was 8-6 when betting the Under for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI
Colorado State: Keys to the Game vs. Texas
Colorado State is 2-13 (.133) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays since the 2022 season– T-9th-worst in FBS; Average: .398
Colorado State is 4-13 (.235) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards since the 2022 season– T-29th-worst in FBS; Average: .393
Colorado State is 1-9 (.091) when making less than 5 explosive passes in a game since the 2022 season– T-7th-worst in FBS; Average: .407
Colorado State is 5-15 (.227) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush since the 2022 season– T-23rd-worst in FBS; Average: .398
Texas: Keys to the Game vs. Colorado State
Texas was undefeated (8-0) when they have committed less than 60 yards in penalties in the 2023 season– T-best in FBS; Average: .461
Texas is 14-3 (.824) when committing less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2022 season– 6th-best in FBS; Average: .455
Texas was undefeated (6-0) when not losing a fumble in the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .456
Texas is 17-4 (.810) when making 3 or more explosive runs in a game since the 2022 season– 12th-best in FBS; Average: .559
Matchup Notes for Colorado State vs. Texas
Texas’s TEs had 59 receptions in 14 games (4.2 per game) last season — 5th-best among Big 12 TEs. Colorado State’s defense allowed 24.9 receptions per game last season — worst among FBS defenses.
Texas’s QBs threw for 3,986 passing yards in 14 games (284.7 YPG) last season — 18th-best among FBS teams. Colorado State’s defense allowed 270.4 passing yards per game last season — 9th-worst among FBS defenses.
Texas’s QBs threw for 3,986 passing yards in 14 games (284.7 YPG) last season — 18th-best among FBS teams. Colorado State’s defense allowed 270.4 passing yards per game last season — 4th-worst among NonP5 defenses.
Colorado State’s QBs threw for 3,309 passing yards in 11 games (300.8 YPG) last season — 11th-best among FBS teams. Texas’s defense allowed 254.4 passing yards per game last season — 3rd-worst among Big 12 defenses.
Colorado State’s QBs threw for 3,309 passing yards in 11 games (300.8 YPG) last season — 11th-best among FBS teams. Texas’s defense allowed 254.4 passing yards per game last season — 19th-worst among FBS defenses.
Colorado State’s TEs had 66 receptions in 11 games (6.0 per game) last season — T-4th-best among FBS TEs. Texas’s defense allowed 4.2 receptions per game to TEs last season — T-10th-worst among FBS defenses.
Colorado State Offensive Stats & Trends
Colorado State’s QBs threw for 3,309 passing yards in 11 games (300.8 YPG) last season — 11th-best among FBS teams. Texas’s defense allowed 254.4 passing yards per game last season — 3rd-worst among Big 12 defenses.
Colorado State’s QBs threw for 3,309 passing yards in 11 games (300.8 YPG) last season — 11th-best among FBS teams. Texas’s defense allowed 254.4 passing yards per game last season — 19th-worst among FBS defenses.
Colorado State TEs had 6 receptions for 20 or more yards in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams
Colorado State’s TEs had 66 receptions in 11 games (6.0 per game) last season — T-4th-best among FBS TEs. Texas’s defense allowed 4.2 receptions per game to TEs last season — T-10th-worst among FBS defenses.
Colorado State TEs were targeted 6.3 times per game (76/12) in the 2nd half in the 2023 season– 2nd-highest among FBS Teams; Average: 2.5
Texas Offensive Stats & Trends
Texas TEs had no touchdowns on 6 receptions in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– worst Receptions Per TD among SEC Teams; Average: 1.9
Texas TEs have no touchdowns on 6 receptions in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– worst Receptions Per TD among SEC Teams; Average: 1.9
Texas WRs have averaged just 8.4 yards per reception (67 yards/8 catches) on 3rd and long since the 2022 season– worst among Big 12 Teams; Average: 14.5
Texas’s TEs had 59 receptions in 14 games (4.2 per game) last season — 5th-best among Big 12 TEs. Colorado State’s defense allowed 24.9 receptions per game last season — worst among FBS defenses.
Texas’s QBs threw for 3,986 passing yards in 14 games (284.7 YPG) last season — 18th-best among FBS teams. Colorado State’s defense allowed 270.4 passing yards per game last season — 9th-worst among FBS defenses.
Colorado State Rams Defensive Stats & Trends
Colorado State allowed a Completion Pct of 79% (45 completions/57 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go in the 2023 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 59%
Colorado State tackled opponents for a loss on 19 of 80 rushing attempts (24% TFL%) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 14%.
Colorado State allowed a Completion Pct of 72% (278 completions/388 attempts) in the 2023 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 61%
Colorado State allowed a Completion Pct of 72% (278 completions/388 attempts) in the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 61%
Colorado State tackled opponents for a loss on 19 of 80 rushing attempts (24% TFL%) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-5th-best in FBS; Average: 15%.
Texas Longhorns Defensive Stats & Trends
Texas has allowed 7 rushing TDs on 72 carries (10.3 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– best in the SEC; Average: 5
Texas has allowed just 10.0 yards per completion (3,155 yards/316 completions) since the 2022 season– best in the Big 12; Average: 12.0
Texas allowed 7 rushing TDs on 72 carries (10.3 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 4.7
Texas has allowed 6.1 yards from scrimmage per touch (4,789 yards / 783 touches) since the 2022 season– best in the Big 12; Average: 7.0
Texas has allowed 17 rushing TDs on 134 carries (7.9 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 4.7
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