Colorado Buffaloes vs Cincinnati Bearcats odds, spread & prediction
Colorado Buffaloes3-6
Cincinnati Bearcats5-4Cincinnati hosts Colorado at Nippert Stadium in a Big 12 conference game where the Bearcats are heavy favorites but have dropped two straight. The Buffaloes beat the Bearcats 34-23 in Boulder last October.
See the full college football board & lines →Colorado Buffaloes vs Cincinnati Bearcats prediction: who is favored
The market favors the Cincinnati Bearcats at -376 on the moneyline, a 63% implied chance to win.
BettorEdge community odds as of Nov 9. This is what bettors are pricing, not a pick, and it moves as money comes in.
At a glance
- Cincinnati is the home favorite at -376. Colorado is priced at +113.
- Colorado is 3-6, Cincinnati is 5-4. Both programs enter on losing streaks.
- Colorado beat Cincinnati 34-23 at Folsom Field in October 2024.
Lines at a glance
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Colorado vs Cincinnati preview
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The fair price in the markets is -376 for Cincinnati and +113 for Colorado. That is a wide gap between two teams separated by only two wins in the standings. If you think the market is overreacting to home-field advantage, BettorEdge is exactly the place to post a number and find someone to trade against.
The Matchup
Cincinnati is 5-4 and averaging 33 points per game, but the defense is giving up 29.4 per game and the Bearcats have lost two in a row, including a 24-31 defeat at Houston. Colorado is 3-6, averaging 19.8 points per game and allowing 28.3. On common opponents, Colorado beat Kansas State 27-24 while Cincinnati also beat Kansas State 31-26. Against Utah, Colorado lost 24-27 and Cincinnati lost 25-49. Against Texas Tech, Colorado lost 7-29 while Cincinnati won 37-24. The common-opponent read is mixed, not a clean edge for either side.
Recent History
In the only meeting on record from the last eight seasons, Colorado beat Cincinnati 34-23 at Folsom Field in October 2024. Cincinnati now gets the return game at Nippert Stadium. That prior result is the clearest data point in this matchup, and it cuts against the market's heavy lean toward the Bearcats.
How to play it
The market is pricing Cincinnati as a dominant favorite at -376, but a 5-4 team on a two-game skid hosting a Buffaloes squad that beat them last year is not an obvious layup. Colorado at +113 is nearly a pick'em on the moneyline, which may be closer to fair than the spread suggests. Jump on BettorEdge, post your number, and let the community trade against you at a price no traditional sportsbook can match.
2026 season so far
Every result both teams have posted this season, with scoring averages.
- at Georgia TechW 14-13
- vs Weber StateW 52-21
- at NorthwesternL 7-41
- at BaylorL 13-23
- vs Texas TechL 7-29
- vs UtahL 24-27
- at Oklahoma StateL 24-57
- vs Kansas StateW 27-24
- at Arizona StateL 10-20
Went 3-9 in 2025. Current streak: L1.
- vs Boston CollegeW 34-15
- vs Western CarolinaW 62-10
- vs Miami (OH)W 35-31
- vs Kansas StateW 31-26
- at ArizonaL 7-34
- at West VirginiaL 42-45
- vs Texas TechW 37-24
- vs UtahL 25-49
- at HoustonL 24-31
Went 7-6 in 2025. Current streak: L2.
Common opponents
Teams both sides have already played this season.
- Texas TechColorado: L 7-29Cincinnati: W 37-24
- UtahColorado: L 24-27Cincinnati: L 25-49
- Kansas StateColorado: W 27-24Cincinnati: W 31-26
Matchup history
Colorado Buffaloes and Cincinnati Bearcats last played on Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, when the Colorado Buffaloes won 34–23.
CINCincinnati Bearcats@COLOColorado Buffaloes23–34COLOMeetings from the last 8 seasons, from ESPN.
Preseason scouting report
Colorado Buffaloes
- New offensive coordinator in Brennan Marion (Sacramento State Head Coach) and defensive coordinator in Chris Marve (Former Virginia Tech Defensive Coordinator - 2024)
- Starting QB from last season is gone, so backup Julian Lewis is expected to start (589 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INTs in four games played)
- Although the starting RB from last season returns, Alabama transfer Richard Young is expected to start (64 yards, 2 TDs in 4 games played)
- Top player in terms of receiving yards from last season is gone, with the top returner being Joseph Williams (489 yards, 4 TDs). Two transfers are expected to start in Texas transfer DeAndre Moore Jr. (532 yards, 4 TDs) and San Jose State transfer Danny Scudero (1,297 yards - Best in CFB, 10 TDs)
Cincinnati Bearcats
- New co-offensive coordinators in Nic Cardwell (Cincinnati Offensive Line Coach) and Pete Thomas (Cincinnati QB Coach) and defensive coordinator in Nate Woody (Army Defensive Coordinator)
- Starting QB from last season is gone. Georgia Southern transfer JC French IV is expected to start (2,929 yards, 20 TDs, 8 INTs; 315 rushing yards, 6 rushing TDs)
- Starting RB from last season is gone, so redshirt freshman Zion Johnson is expected to start (106 yards, 1 TD in 4 games; Four-Star RB in Class of 2025)
- Top five players in terms of receiving yards from last season are gone, with the top returner being Isaiah Johnson (222 yards, 3 TDs). Two transfers are expected to start in Oklahoma transfer JaVonnie Gibson (199 yards, 1 TD) and Central Arkansas transfer Malachi Henry (889 yards, 10 TDs)
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Colorado Buffaloes vs Cincinnati Bearcats start?+
Colorado Buffaloes at Cincinnati Bearcats kicks off Saturday, Nov 21, 12:00 PM ET at Nippert Stadium. Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
Who is favored in Colorado Buffaloes vs Cincinnati Bearcats?+
The Cincinnati Bearcats are favored at -376 on the moneyline in prediction markets. Prices move as money comes in, and on BettorEdge you can set your own number on either side.
What is the spread for Colorado Buffaloes vs Cincinnati Bearcats?+
No spread is posted for this game yet. College markets open later and move more than NFL markets, and we would rather show you nothing than a number we cannot confirm.
What are Colorado and Cincinnati's records in 2026?+
The Colorado Buffaloes are 3-6 and the Cincinnati Bearcats are 5-4 this season. Colorado is scoring 19.8 points a game and allowing 28.3; Cincinnati is scoring 33 and allowing 29.4.
When did Colorado and Cincinnati last play?+
They last met on Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, when Colorado Buffaloes won 34-23 at Folsom Field.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
It is the share of real money posted on each team on the BettorEdge peer-to-peer order book. Because every price is backed by another bettor, the open interest is a genuine read on what the community believes.
When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at kickoff, Saturday, Nov 21, 12:00 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
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