Week 2 • September 06, 2025, 07:30 PM UTC
7
1-0
CUSA
Power Rank: -13.3
@
FINAL
31
0-1
Big 12
Power Rank: -2.0

Colorado defeated Delaware 31–7 to secure a comfortable win. Colorado covered by 0.5; Game went Under by 12.5.

General Information

Week: Week 2
Kick Off (at stadium): 01:30 PM MDT
Stadium: Folsom Field
Capacity: 50,183
Elevation: 5400 ft
HFA Rating: 2.6
Playing Surface: Grass

Betting Information

Spread Colorado -23.5
Total (O/U) 50.5
Odds Implied Score DEL 13.5 - 37.0 COLO
Power Rank Implied Line Colorado -11.3
Prediction Markets Colorado 94% Win Chance (Kalshi)

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Home field — Folsom Field
Weather: Clear
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Weather Conditions

Forecast for: February 02, 2026
Clear

Clear

35.1°F

Wind Chill: 30.6°F
Wind: 5.1 mph WSW
Gusts: 11.0 mph
Precipitation: 0.0"
Humidity: 27%
Rain Chance: 0%
Snow Chance: 0%

Travel & Rest

Delaware (Away)

This Week: 1562.9 miles
Last Week: Home Game
Season Total: 1562.9 miles
Body Clock Time: 15:30
Rest Days: 9

Colorado (Home)

This Week: 0.0 miles
Last Week: Home Game
Season Total: 931.9 miles
Body Clock Time: 13:30
Rest Days: 7

What are the key factors for Delaware vs Colorado?

Delaware: Key Factors

Strong Offensive Performance

Delaware amassed 527 total yards, with quarterback Nick Minicucci throwing for 311 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing a potent passing attack that could be a key factor in future games.

Defensive Dominance with Turnovers

The defense intercepted five passes, including two by Mysonne Pollard, and returned a fumble for a touchdown, demonstrating a knack for creating turnovers that can swing momentum.

Balanced Scoring and Depth

The Blue Hens scored through the air, on the ground (Greg Spiller's 55-yard TD run), and on defense, indicating multiple scoring threats that make them difficult to defend.

First FBS Season Success

Finishing 6-6 overall and 4-4 in Conference USA, Delaware proved competitive in their inaugural FBS season, building confidence and experience for future matchups.

Colorado: Key Factors

Offensive Struggles and Quarterback Carousel

Colorado's offense was ineffective, with QB Kaidon Salter benched after managing only 49 passing yards. Ryan Staub and Ju-Ju Lewis also played, but Lewis left with a hand injury. The team has been outscored 81-7 in the first half of their last two games, indicating severe offensive dysfunction.

Penalty Problems Continue

Colorado committed 14 penalties in the game, including two that wiped out a 75-yard touchdown and an interception. This lack of discipline has been a recurring issue and contributed to their inability to sustain drives or capitalize on opportunities.

Defensive Vulnerabilities Exposed

Arizona scored on six of their first seven drives, amassing 38 first-half points. Colorado's defense allowed 52 points and struggled to create stops, with the team forcing no turnovers while committing five themselves.

Team Morale and Coaching Accountability

Coach Deion Sanders took full blame for the loss and refused to let players speak post-game, citing his own responsibility. He expressed confidence in his ability to turn things around, but the team's consecutive blowout losses raise questions about morale and execution.

Injury Concerns at Quarterback

Freshman Ju-Ju Lewis, who threw a 59-yard touchdown pass, left the game in the final minute with a hand injury. His status for next week's game at West Virginia is uncertain, adding to the instability at the quarterback position.

What happened in the game?

Delaware travels 1,563 miles to this game, a cross-country trip.

Delaware arrives with a 2-hour body clock disadvantage.

Colorado won by 24 to secure a comfortable win.

Colorado covered the spread narrowly.

The total went Under by 12.5 points.

How do Delaware and Colorado compare on power ratings?

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favour Colorado (-2.0) over Delaware (-13.3) by 11.3 points on a neutral field. After adding home field advantage, the rating-implied line may differ meaningfully from the market spread. Colorado brings a meaningful home field advantage to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 2.6). Add this to the neutral-site differential to arrive at a venue-adjusted line.

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings represent expected point margin against an average FBS opponent on a neutral field, calculated from game data sourced via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD). They are one input — cross-reference with the travel, rest, and weather data above before drawing conclusions.

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Colorado won and Colorado covered the spread.