Utah vs. Colorado Odds & Betting Predictions - October 18, 2026

I love Brennan Marion, but the pieces don’t fit in Boulder.  He could use some dynamic backs and an elite offensive line to run all of his true GoGo quirks. They’re 88th in run blocking, and that shows.  Isaac Wilson has been thrust into this starting job, and he’s a scattershot thrower, and not a super dynamic runner, he’s willing, but he won’t change them for the better with his legs.  And Utah knows Wilson. He was their starter for a stretch in 2024. So they have not only game tape, but practice tape, what he likes and doesn’t like. Morgan Scalley and Colton Swan are going to put him and this Buffaloes offense in a box.  CU is fine from a run defense and tackling perspective, but is maximizing their run game through creative formations, dual QBs looks, wildcats, they’re a headache to prepare for. It’s why their top 10 in rushing and yards per carry.  Last season they ran for 442 yards on Colorado. And that was with Devon Dampier banged up and off the field.  Utah will control this thing end-to-end.