CU is actually a deeper team than it was last year, the Buffs haven't been able to make up for the loss of their top two players to the NFL -- Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter. Iowa State is experienced and has a significant advantage at quarterback where Rocco Becht has been far better than Kaiden Salter this season. I would have set this line closer to -6.5, so this is great value in my opinion.

This is a tough spot for Iowa State, who had to play at Cincinnati last week and now has to travel to Colorado. The change in altitude won't help, but what will help is playing a Colorado team that is banged up. We simply trust Rocco Becht in this game more than we trust Kaidon Salter.