Colorado Buffaloes Surprising Betting Odds vs. Delaware After Loss

The Colorado Buffaloes are coming off a tough loss against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, not able to take advantage of the opportunities given to them. Next, Colorado coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes face the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens. Betting odds for next week's matchup for Colorado.

Nov 11, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders runs on to the field before the first half against the Arizona Wildcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Colorado Buffaloes suffered their first loss of the season against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 27-20. The defense came out firing, but the offense could not take advantage of the opportunities given to them.

The Buffaloes will next face the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens, who are coming off a 35-17 win against the Delaware State Hornets. The Buffaloes showed bursts of potential but must turn things around in week 2.

Colorado vs. Delaware Betting Odds

Aug 29, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders during the first quarter against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Colorado Buffaloes are 24.5-point favorites on Daftkings Sportsbook aganst the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens.

Colorado’s Defense Shows Potential

The Colorado Buffaloes' defense stepped up big time to start the game against the Yellow Jackets. The team took advantage of Georgia Tech's mistakes, with linebacker Martavius French recovering two fumbles. However, the offense was unable to capitalize off of the Yellow Jackets turnovers outside of one touchdown.

The team limited the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets to 13 completions for 143 yards. Returning cornerback DJ McKinney also caught an interception.

Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos cornerback DJ McKinney (8) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

There are still areas that must be cleaned up as well, moving forward. The Buffaloes did well in preventing running back Jamal Haynes from gaining momentum. Haynes had 16 carries for 65 yards. 

Where the defense does need to improve is stopping the quarterback from scrambling out of the pocket and taking it himself. King rushed for 156 yards and three touchdowns, and was a big factor in Georgia Tech winning. This is something that the defense needs to fix quickly.

Colorado’s Offense Fixing Mistakes

Aug 29, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Kaidon Salter (3) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

It was quarterback Kaidon Salter’s first start with the Colorado Buffaloes, and while he finished the game with 159 passing yards and one touchdown, some improvements need to be made.

"I think we had success running the ball at times as well, but we missed a few plays that we should have hit. I think you all saw that, but overall, man, you got to give them credit," Colorado coach Deion Sanders said after the game.

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"They coached a heck of a game. They played a half a heck of a game. The quarterback started off horribly, but he picked it right back up and did his thing. Man, so hats off to him. He led his team to a victory."

Salter must adjust to playing in larger stadiums moving forward. While Salter has experience as a starting quarterback, he could be seen covering his ears in his own stadium to listen to his play caller. With the first game out of the way, this is a big thing for Salter and the team to work on.

The Colorado quarterback showed that once he gets going, Salter can make strong plays. In the fourth quarter, Salter helped lead the offense downfield to tie the game.

Turning To Delaware

Aug 29, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Kaidon Salter (3) covers his ears in the first quarter against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Fightin’ Blue Hens are 1-0, looking to stay undefeated in week two. Delaware is led by quarterback Nick Minicucci, who passed for 251 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 44 yards and one touchdown, something the Buffaloes' defense must watch out for.

Wide receivers Jake Thaw and Kyre Duplessis are going to be two big-time targets for Colorado to watch out for. Thaw had seven receptions for 92 yards and one touchdown, and Duplessis had seven receptions for 89 yards and one touchdown.

Blue Hens head coach Ryan Carty is on the field for the open preseason football camp at the Delaware football practice field in Newark on July 28, 2025. This will be the Blue Hens first season in Conference USA and as part of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. | Benjamin Chambers/Delaware News Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Colorado Buffaloes have a fighting chance with their second game at Folsom Field, but they must take advantage of the opportunities given to them. The team also has to improve on clock management. While it cannot be said for sure that the final score would have changed, having two timeouts on the final drive and not using either did lead to the clock winding down on the team.

Despite the week one loss, the Buffaloes open up as favorites, and Colorado has a chance turn the season around quickly with a win.

The Colorado Buffaloes and the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens will kick off on Sept. 6 at 1:30 p.m. MT.

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