Colorado Buffaloes at Oklahoma State Cowboys college football matchup
- Kickoff
- Sat, Oct 24
- Time TBA
- Venue
- Oklahoma State home
- Boone Pickens Stadium
- Captured market
- Line not posted
- No verified spread
- Player model
- 26 players
- preseason · cfb-fantasy-quantile-2026.1
Colorado visits Oklahoma State in Week 8.
Colorado travels to Oklahoma State at Boone Pickens Stadium. No sourced spread is attached to this game yet, so the page does not infer a favorite.
The published player model covers 26 featured skill players in this matchup. Its highest median fantasy forecasts belong to Drew Mestemaker (OKST), Caleb Hawkins (OKST), and Julian Lewis (COLO).
Market pending
There is no verified spread for this matchup in the committed snapshot.
Player projection coverage
26 player distributions are available, led by Drew Mestemaker (OKST).
Venue context
Oklahoma State is the designated home team at Boone Pickens Stadium.
cfb-fantasy-quantile-2026.1 · preseason
As of 2026-08-13T21:35:14+00:00No favorite inferred
context onlyPreseason model
As of 2026-08-13T21:35:14+00:00Unit ledger
Every bar rewards the better low-number rank, while exact values stay visible for both teams.
Unit edges from the 2025 charting
Offense units paired against the defense units they will face, from snap-weighted 2025 PFF grades, national ranks, and returning-snap shares. Historical form, never a game prediction.
Each offense unit paired against the defense unit it will actually face, using 2025 snap-weighted PFF grades and national ranks, with returning-snap caveats where an edge rests on departed players. Measured history, not a game prediction.
Colorado pass protection vs Oklahoma State pass rush
Colorado's pass protection graded 75.0 in 2025 (9th of 136); Oklahoma State's pass rush graded 61.8 (113th). On 2025 form that is a clear edge for Colorado's pass protection.
Oklahoma State pass protection vs Colorado pass rush
Oklahoma State's pass protection graded 69.7 in 2025 (39th of 136); Colorado's pass rush graded 65.6 (66th). On 2025 form that is a modest edge for Oklahoma State's pass protection. Both units return under a quarter of their 2025 snaps, so last season's form carries less weight here.
Colorado receiving corps vs Oklahoma State coverage
Colorado's receiving corps graded 60.0 in 2025 (124th of 136); Oklahoma State's coverage graded 57.9 (125th). On 2025 form this pairing is effectively a push.
Oklahoma State receiving corps vs Colorado coverage
Oklahoma State's receiving corps graded 59.4 in 2025 (131st of 136); Colorado's coverage graded 58.1 (123rd). On 2025 form this pairing is effectively a push. Both units return under a quarter of their 2025 snaps, so last season's form carries less weight here.
Colorado rush offense vs Oklahoma State run defense
Colorado's rush offense graded 66.8 in 2025 (132nd of 136); Oklahoma State's run defense graded 65.7 (83rd). On 2025 form that is a clear edge for Oklahoma State's run defense. Oklahoma State's run defense returns only 19.0% of those snaps, so the edge rests on departed production.
Oklahoma State rush offense vs Colorado run defense
Oklahoma State's rush offense graded 68.8 in 2025 (127th of 136); Colorado's run defense graded 65.3 (89th). On 2025 form that is a modest edge for Colorado's run defense. Both units return under a quarter of their 2025 snaps, so last season's form carries less weight here.
Where the player model concentrates
The two highest median model players for each side. Context-only prior and baseline rows are excluded.
League projected stat lines
Means and 20th–80th percentile ranges for every published model player; missing stats stay missing.
Colorado
13 League projections| Player | Pos | Fantasy pts | Pass yds | Rush yds | Receptions | Rec yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian LewisHIGH CEILING · Tier 6 | QB | 12.64.1–21.4 | 14550–245 | — | — | — |
| Danny Scuderobalanced · Tier 5 | WR | 14.34.5–21.8 | — | — | 4.41.0–6.7 | 5619–89 |
| Kam Perrybalanced · Tier 5 | WR | 13.84.3–21.2 | — | — | 3.81.0–5.6 | 5516–84 |
| Joseph Williamsbalanced · Tier 5 | WR | 11.53.9–17.8 | — | — | 4.21.0–6.4 | 5517–78 |
| DeAndre Moore Jr.ELITE · Tier 5 | WR | 9.93.5–16.0 | — | — | 3.61.0–5.3 | 4914–69 |
| DeKalon TaylorELITE · Tier 6 | RB | 8.92.6–15.2 | — | 376–54 | 1.80.0–3.4 | 190–30 |
| Micah WelchSAFE FLOOR · Tier 6 | RB | 7.72.0–12.1 | — | 366–58 | — | — |
| Isaac Wilsonbalanced · Tier 6 | QB | 7.91.5–15.1 | 12122–209 | — | — | — |
| Zach AtkinsELITE · Tier 6 | TE | 7.42.2–11.5 | — | — | 2.81.0–4.5 | 329–48 |
| Kaleb MathisELITE · Tier 5 | WR | 6.52.1–10.1 | — | — | 2.51.0–3.7 | 318–45 |
| Hykeem Williamsbalanced · Tier 5 | WR | 6.72.0–10.6 | — | — | 2.51.0–3.9 | 318–46 |
| Quentin Gibsonbalanced · Tier 5 | WR | 6.62.1–10.9 | — | — | 2.51.0–3.8 | — |
| Richard Youngbalanced · Tier 6 | RB | 6.51.3–10.9 | — | — | — | — |
Oklahoma State
13 League projections| Player | Pos | Fantasy pts | Pass yds | Rush yds | Receptions | Rec yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew MestemakerHIGH CEILING · Tier 5 | QB | 18.46.8–27.0 | 217147–287 | — | — | — |
| Caleb HawkinsELITE · Tier 5 | RB | 17.16.1–23.0 | — | 7233–106 | — | 180–27 |
| Wyatt YoungELITE · Tier 5 | WR | 13.94.4–21.1 | — | — | 4.31.0–6.6 | 6224–91 |
| Grant JordanELITE · Tier 6 | QB | 11.52.7–21.7 | 13916–239 | 25-2–50 | — | — |
| Israel PolkELITE · Tier 5 | WR | 10.93.9–18.0 | — | — | 3.31.0–5.0 | 5314–71 |
| Miles ColemanSAFE FLOOR · Tier 5 | WR | 10.43.8–16.1 | — | — | 3.41.0–5.6 | 4614–67 |
| Rodney Harris IIELITE · Tier 5 | WR | 9.53.2–14.2 | — | — | 3.31.0–5.2 | 4715–68 |
| Donovan GreenVOLATILE · Tier 6 | TE | 8.92.7–13.9 | — | — | 3.01.0–4.9 | 3711–54 |
| Chris BarnesHIGH CEILING · Tier 5 | WR | 8.73.0–14.5 | — | 13-0–24 | 3.21.0–5.3 | 409–58 |
| Ayo AdeyiHIGH CEILING · Tier 6 | RB | 8.81.5–14.0 | — | 409–65 | — | — |
| Terrence Lewisbalanced · Tier 5 | WR | 6.51.8–10.7 | — | — | — | 277–38 |
| Oscar Hammondbalanced · Tier 6 | TE | 6.51.9–10.2 | — | — | 2.51.0–3.9 | 298–34 |
| Justin BowickSAFE FLOOR · Tier 5 | WR | 6.72.0–10.6 | — | — | 2.61.0–4.0 | 349–50 |
Colorado
- Pass yds
- 145
- Receptions
- 4.4
- Rec yds
- 56
- Receptions
- 3.8
- Rec yds
- 55
- Receptions
- 4.2
- Rec yds
- 55
- Receptions
- 3.6
- Rec yds
- 49
- Rush yds
- 37
- Receptions
- 1.8
- Rec yds
- 19
- Rush yds
- 36
- Pass yds
- 121
- Receptions
- 2.8
- Rec yds
- 32
- Receptions
- 2.5
- Rec yds
- 31
- Receptions
- 2.5
- Rec yds
- 31
- Receptions
- 2.5
Oklahoma State
- Pass yds
- 217
- Rush yds
- 72
- Rec yds
- 18
- Receptions
- 4.3
- Rec yds
- 62
- Pass yds
- 139
- Rush yds
- 25
- Receptions
- 3.3
- Rec yds
- 53
- Receptions
- 3.4
- Rec yds
- 46
- Receptions
- 3.3
- Rec yds
- 47
- Receptions
- 3.0
- Rec yds
- 37
- Rush yds
- 13
- Receptions
- 3.2
- Rec yds
- 40
- Rush yds
- 40
- Rec yds
- 27
- Receptions
- 2.5
- Rec yds
- 29
- Receptions
- 2.6
- Rec yds
- 34
The League does not publish a game-side, total, or moneyline prediction without a validated game-market model.
Generated Aug 13, 5:35 PM EDT · collegefootballdata · Player outcomes are ranges, not guarantees. No game-side, total, or moneyline prediction is inferred.
Props to compare after a line posts
Model ranges are not recommendations. No player-prop line or price is captured in this artifact.
| Player | Market | Projection | Median | 20th–80th | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew MestemakerQB · OKST | Passing yards | 216.8 | 211.6 | 147.3–286.5 | Shop the line |
| Caleb HawkinsRB · OKST | Rushing yards | 71.5 | 60.4 | 32.7–105.7 | Shop the line |
| Julian LewisQB · COLO | Passing yards | 145.4 | 174.3 | 49.7–244.6 | Shop the line |
| Wyatt YoungWR · OKST | Receiving yards | 62.2 | 44.5 | 24.0–90.9 | Shop the line |
| Danny ScuderoWR · COLO | Receiving yards | 55.5 | 45.2 | 19.0–89.1 | Shop the line |
| Kam PerryWR · COLO | Receiving yards | 54.9 | 41.4 | 15.9–83.6 | Shop the line |
Passing yards
- Projection
- 216.8
- Median
- 211.6
- 20th–80th
- 147.3–286.5
- Status
- Shop the line
No captured player-prop line. Compare the model range only after a market posts.
Rushing yards
- Projection
- 71.5
- Median
- 60.4
- 20th–80th
- 32.7–105.7
- Status
- Shop the line
No captured player-prop line. Compare the model range only after a market posts.
Passing yards
- Projection
- 145.4
- Median
- 174.3
- 20th–80th
- 49.7–244.6
- Status
- Shop the line
No captured player-prop line. Compare the model range only after a market posts.
Receiving yards
- Projection
- 62.2
- Median
- 44.5
- 20th–80th
- 24.0–90.9
- Status
- Shop the line
No captured player-prop line. Compare the model range only after a market posts.
Receiving yards
- Projection
- 55.5
- Median
- 45.2
- 20th–80th
- 19.0–89.1
- Status
- Shop the line
No captured player-prop line. Compare the model range only after a market posts.
Receiving yards
- Projection
- 54.9
- Median
- 41.4
- 20th–80th
- 15.9–83.6
- Status
- Shop the line
No captured player-prop line. Compare the model range only after a market posts.
Methodology and data boundary
Schedule and venue facts come from the committed ESPN 2026 catalog. Spreads are dated market snapshots, prioritizing DraftKings where available. Player stat lines and fantasy ranges come only from the versioned weekly CFB quantile model; prior and baseline context do not enter this page. Missing data stays missing.
- Line snapshot
- No line
- Model update
- Aug 13, 5:35 PM EDT
- Game prediction
- Not validated