Colorado football: 3 bold predictions vs. Stanford in Week 7

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Sep 30, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. (5) heads to the sidelines celebrating his touchdown catch int he fourth quarter against the USC Trojans at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: John Leyba-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Colorado drops 60 points

Forget a 50-burger, Colorado is going to drop 60 on Stanford on Friday night.

This may be my boldest prediction of the season, but the Buffaloes are going to be on the main stage on Friday night with the nation taking note and Coach Prime will want to put on a show.

Stanford’s defense has been one of the worst in the Power Five this season (along with Colorado’s), giving up over 445 yards per game and 305 of those come through the air. That plays right into what Colorado wants to do and the Buffaloes are going to be flying early and often on this Stanford secondary.

The Cardinal also have the 123rd scoring defense in the country which means that one of the top scoring teams (Colorado) is going to have a field day.

The most points scored against Stanford this season so far was 56 by USC over a month ago, but I think a new high is posted on Friday night by Colorado. I’m thinking a final score of 63-24 seems about right.

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