The University of Colorado Buffaloes were selected to play in the 2024 Valero Alamo Bowl. Specifically, it will match up against BYU on December 28 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. This will be the 31st bowl game in CU history. However, it is just the third in the past 17 years. Previously, the Buffaloes played in the Alamo Bowl in their last two bowl appearances in 2016 against Oklahoma State and 2020 against Texas. Overall, it’s the school’s fourth College Football Betting appearance in the Alamo Bowl, also playing Wisconsin in the 2002 game.
Alamo Bowl BYU Cougars vs. Colorado Buffaloes Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, December 28, 2024, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Alamodome, San Antonio, TX |
| TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| BYU | +3 -110 | 54½ -110 | +125 |  |
| Colorado | -3 -110 | 54½ -110 | -145 | |
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Alamo Bowl Overview
The Alamo Bowl began in 1993, and the matchup currently features schools from the Pac-12 and Big 12. Now, the game takes place at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Since 2010, the Alamo Bowl has seen a team from the Big 12 take on a team from the Pac 12 since 2010. This bowl game replaced the Holiday Bowl as the second choice for both conferences. Hence it has natural gravitas that you won’t find with other postseason contests. A team from the Big 12 has competed in the Alamo Bowl since 1995. But its opponent was a team from the Big Ten from 1995 to 2009.
Oklahoma overcame a disastrous start to the 2023 Alamo Bowl, rallied strong, then opened the third quarter with a flurry. However, it ultimately couldn’t finish the deal, wilting 38-24 under the weight of so many sloppy giveaways.
OU was one of the nation’s best all season at limiting turnovers. But freshman quarterback Jackson Arnold threw three interceptions and lost a fumble. Wideout Jalil Farooq lost two more fumbles as Arizona pulled away down the stretch. It was that kind of game all night. OU trailed 13-0 at the start, scored 24 unanswered points, and gave up 25 straight.
Overall, the Sooners, meanwhile, finished with 562 yards total offense. Including 361 passing by Arnold and another 201 rushing. At one point in the fourth quarter, OU had 516 yards to UA’s 271.
Colorado Buffaloes Team Overview
Last game, the Colorado Buffaloes won 52-0 against the Oklahoma State Cowboys as 14.5-point home favorites. The game went under the sportsbook total of 63.5. Colorado has a record of 9-3 straight up, 9-3 against the spread, and 6-5-1 over/under the total. CU ranks 56th for total offense, 4th for passing, 134th for rushing and 22nd for scoring. Defensively, they rank 53rd overall, 45th against the pass, 69th against the rush, and 38th for points allowed. Also, Colorado ranks 35th for the fewest turnovers lost and 40th for takeaways.
BYU Cougars Team Overview
Last game, the BYU Cougars won 30-18 against the Houston Cougars as 12-point home favorites. The game went over the College Football Betting total of 40. BYU has a record of 10-2 straight up, 7-4-1 against the spread, and 9-3 over/under the total. BYU ranks 60th for total offense, 59th for passing, 71st for rushing and 44th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 20th overall, 19th against the pass, 44th against the rush, and 21st for points allowed. Also, BYU ranks 79th for fewest turnovers lost and 2nd for takeaways.
Alamo Bowl SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Colorado brings more skill and star power against a BYU team that faded down the stretch.
Alamo Bowl SBG Best Bet: Colorado Buffaloes.