Final
September 19, 2026 β’ Canvas Stadium, Fort Collins
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 19, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: BYU Cougars (3-0) takes on Colorado State Rams (2-1) at Canvas Stadium, Fort Collins.
BYU Cougars
Visiting Side
Record
3-0
Colorado State Rams
Home Side
Record
2-1
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BYU
|
21 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 41 |
|
COL
|
7 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 23 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
14:11
LJ Martin 56 Yd Run (Matthias Dunn Kick)
Score
11:22
RJ Vick 7 Yd pass from Hauss Hejny (Kali Nguma Kick)
Score
9:42
LJ Martin 2 Yd Run (Matthias Dunn Kick)
Score
0:51
LJ Martin 8 Yd Run (Matthias Dunn Kick)
Score
6:11
Matthias Dunn 44 Yd Field Goal
Score
1:18
Legend Glasker 5 Yd Run (Matthias Dunn Kick)
Score
9:29
Preston Rex 5 Yd Run (Matthias Dunn Kick)
Score
12:16
Durell Robinson 1 Yd Run (Darius Curry Pass to Jackson Harper for Two-Point Conversion)
Score
6:42
Matthias Dunn 26 Yd Field Goal
Score
1:58
Nader Chirchi 1 Yd pass from Darius Curry (Darius Curry Pass to Tommy Maher for Two-Point Conversion)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
π 62%
BYU Cougars
VS
38%
Colorado State Rams
Projected Score
BYU 44
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COL 22
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- BYU Cougars scoring offense has an edge over Colorado State Rams defense.
- BYU Cougars generates significantly more total yardage.
- Colorado State Rams passing game has a favorable matchup.
- BYU Cougars controls the trenches in the run game.
BYU Cougars
STAT
Colorado State Rams
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Colorado State Rams plays on familiar turf at Canvas Stadium, Fort Collins.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why BYU Cougars Could Win
BYU Cougars scoring offense has an edge over Colorado State Rams defense.
Why Colorado State Rams Could Win
Colorado State Rams will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
BYU Cougars generates significantly more total yardage.
Game Details
Canvas Stadium, Fort Collins
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
38,759
Closing Odds
Line: BYU -17.5 | O/U: 54.5
Team Leaders
BYU Cougars Leaders
Bear Bachmeier
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Micah Beckstead
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Tiger Bachmeier
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Colorado State Rams Leaders
Darius Curry
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Mel Brown
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Daven Amos
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
BYU Cougars (87.9%)
Colorado State Rams (12.1%)
Total Submissions: 88 circles
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