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September 26, 2026 β’ McLane Stadium, Waco
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 26, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Colorado Buffaloes (2-2) takes on Baylor Bears (3-1) at McLane Stadium, Waco.
Colorado Buffaloes
Visiting Side
Record
2-2
Baylor Bears
Home Side
Record
3-1
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
COL
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 |
|
BAY
|
0 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 23 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
3:22
Elliott Arnold 24 Yd Field Goal
Score
13:28
Rhett Armstrong 37 Yd Field Goal
Score
7:04
Gavin Freeman 3 Yd pass from DJ Lagway (Rhett Armstrong Kick)
Score
7:14
Rhett Armstrong 27 Yd Field Goal
Score
2:17
Elliott Arnold 46 Yd Field Goal
Score
11:04
Joseph Williams 17 Yd pass from Isaac Wilson (Elliott Arnold Kick)
Score
9:02
Jadon Porter 33 Yd pass from DJ Lagway (Rhett Armstrong Kick)
Score
4:28
Rhett Armstrong 54 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
28%
Colorado Buffaloes
VS
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Baylor Bears
Projected Score
COL 22
-
BAY 30
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Baylor Bears scoring offense aligns well against Colorado Buffaloes defense.
- Baylor Bears offense moves the ball more consistently.
- Baylor Bears passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Colorado Buffaloes controls the trenches in the run game.
Colorado Buffaloes
STAT
Baylor Bears
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Baylor Bears plays on familiar turf at McLane Stadium, Waco.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Colorado Buffaloes Could Win
Colorado Buffaloes will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Baylor Bears Could Win
Baylor Bears scoring offense aligns well against Colorado Buffaloes defense.
Deciding Factor
Baylor Bears offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
McLane Stadium, Waco
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
40,015
Closing Odds
Line: BAY -8.5 | O/U: 54.5
Team Leaders
Colorado Buffaloes Leaders
Julian Lewis
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Titus Bautista
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Tagert Bardin
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Baylor Bears Leaders
Nate Bennett
Passing Ldr β’ QB
HD Davis
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Jackson Baird
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Colorado Buffaloes (15.3%)
Baylor Bears (84.7%)
Total Submissions: 73 circles
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