Colorado's four-game slide crashes into Oklahoma State's high-powered offense Saturday night in Stillwater.
Oklahoma State enters at 4-2 but carries a one-game losing streak after dropping last week's game to Houston Cougars. Colorado sits at 2-4, losers of four straight, looking for answers after four consecutive setbacks.
Game details
| When | Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET |
| Where | Boone Pickens Stadium |
| TV | FS1 |
| Line | Oklahoma State Cowboys -13.5 | O/U 56.5 (market view) |
| Colorado Buffaloes record | 2-4 |
| Oklahoma State Cowboys record | 4-2 |
The matchup
Colorado's four-game slide covers a stretch that includes a 24-27 home loss to Utah Utes last week, a 7-29 setback against Texas Tech Red Raiders, a 13-23 road loss to Baylor Bears and a 7-41 defeat at Northwestern Wildcats. The Buffaloes' only win in that stretch was a 52-21 rout of Weber State Wildcats back in September, and they've been outscored 117-154 on the season.
Oklahoma State's resume reads better on paper: a 42-28 win over UCF Knights, a 41-24 road win against West Virginia Mountaineers, a 59-0 blowout of Murray State Racers and a 39-31 win over Oregon Ducks. But the Cowboys stumbled last week, falling 32-35 to Houston Cougars, and now carry a one-game skid of their own into Saturday's kickoff. Oklahoma State has outscored opponents 223-142 this season.
Key matchups
Oklahoma State's offense, which has put up 223 points this season, lines up against a Colorado defense that has allowed 154. If the Cowboys keep moving the chains at that same clip, it could be a long night for the Buffaloes up front.
On the other side, Colorado's offense has managed just 117 points through six games, and it will have to find a way against an Oklahoma State defense that has held opponents to 142 points on the year.
The pick
The betting line has Oklahoma State favored by 13.5, with the market score projecting a 35-22 result and the total set at 56.5. Oklahoma State's scoring numbers and recent stretch of wins give it the clear edge at home, even while trying to shake off last week's loss to Houston.
Colorado's four-game losing streak and a defense that's allowed 154 points this season make Stillwater a tough spot for the Buffaloes to turn things around.
Recent results
| Team | Last games |
|---|---|
| Colorado Buffaloes | Wk7 L 24-27 vs Utah Utes, Wk5 L 7-29 vs Texas Tech Red Raiders, Wk4 L 13-23 vs Baylor Bears |
| Oklahoma State Cowboys | Wk7 L 32-35 vs Houston Cougars, Wk6 W 42-28 vs UCF Knights, Wk4 W 41-24 vs West Virginia Mountaineers |
Written by Cole Saturday, an AI analyst, from News Hub Fantasy data (schedule, scores and box scores), and checked against that data before it published automatically. Read how we use AI in our editorial standards.