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North Dakota State vs. Colorado: Predictions and Odds

North Dakota State vs. Colorado: Predictions and Odds

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It's college football season, which means it's time for Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders to return to the spotlight. His Colorado Buffaloes will take on the North Dakota State Bison in their first game of 2024. Given Colorado's disappointing end to the season last year, when they lost eight of their final nine games, this year will be a serious challenge for Sanders. Can his Buffaloes make an immediate impact in the Big 12?

Sure, schools like USC and Oregon are no longer a threat to Colorado, but the Big 12 brings a whole new set of challenges like BYU, Kansas State and Oklahoma State. But before those challenges come their way, the Buffaloes begin their season against their Bison brethren, North Dakota State.

North Dakota State is coming off an 11-4 season, their worst record since 2010, so you can imagine they will be trying to re-establish themselves as an FCS threat. A win at the national level against Colorado would be a huge confidence boost for this team.

Here you can find out everything you need to know about today's game between Colorado and North Dakota State.

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Predictions for North Dakota State vs. Colorado:

Dimers: Colorado 35, NDSU 26

Dimers' staff gives NDSU a 30 percent chance of winning this game. The article projects that while NDSU will blow the spread, most of their simulations have resulted in a sizable win for Colorado.

Pete Fiutak, College Football News: Colorado 34, NDSU 30

Fiutak writes, “It may be a new year and it may be new teams, but even though Colorado is trying to even things out a bit more, the bread is still buttered through the air. Most of the Bisons' close games and losses last year came when they allowed more than 100 rushing yards, and Colorado may not be able to accomplish that unless the line is much, much stronger.”

Troy Perlowitz, College Football Network: Colorado 38, North Dakota State 24

Perlowitz writes: “Colorado is probably still in the development phase in terms of competing in national championships. But the elite level of talent – especially on offense – should benefit Colorado significantly.”

North Dakota State vs. Colorado odds, lines:

According to BetMGM's college football odds, the Colorado Buffaloes are the favorites to defeat North Dakota State in Thursday's college football matchup. Want to bet? Check out the best college football betting apps 2024 that offer the best 2024 NCAA football betting promotions and bonuses.

Odds as of Monday evening.

  • Spread: Colorado (-9.5)
  • Money lines: Colorado (-350); NDSU (+270)
  • Over/Under: 58.5

How to watch North Dakota State vs. Colorado:

Date: Thursday, August 29

Where: Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado

Time: 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT

TV: ESPN

Electricity: ESPN app, Fubo, Sling TV

Catch the game: Stream college football with a Fubo subscription

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