Colorado football’s struggles under Deion Sanders face a tough test against surging Houston

The article previews Houston’s game against Colorado, arguing that Houston should win comfortably because the Cougars have been more consistent while the Buffaloes have struggled under Deion Sanders. It presents the matchup as an important test for Houston, whose hopes of reaching the College Football Playoff could be damaged by another defeat.

Houston is 7-2 and ranked 14th, with losses to Texas Tech and Utah; Colorado is 3-6 and 1-5 in Big 12 play, having lost four of its past five games. Colorado’s six defeats have averaged 18.6 points, while Houston’s wins have averaged 19.6 points, or 11 points excluding a 71-point win. The article’s betting pick is Houston to cover a 9.5-point spread.