Colorado Buffaloes defeat Weber State Wildcats 52-21: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · NCAAF · Weber State Wildcats 21, Colorado Buffaloes 52

Colorado dominated Weber State 52-21 at Folsom Field on Saturday, September 12. The Buffaloes covered the -38.5 spread by winning by 31 points, while the game went over the 57.5 total, finishing at 73 combined points.

Weber State Wildcats vs. Colorado Buffaloes final score and game recap

Colorado's first quarter set the tone decisively. The Buffaloes scored 21 points while holding Weber State to a single touchdown. Colorado added another 21 in the second quarter to reach 42-14 at halftime, effectively deciding the contest before intermission.

Colorado added a field goal in the third quarter and a touchdown in the fourth quarter while Weber State scored a late touchdown, resulting in a final margin of 31 points.

Who covered the spread in Weber State Wildcats vs. Colorado Buffaloes?

Weber State covered the -38.5 spread as the underdog, winning the bet despite losing the game by 31 points.

AiQ's spread pick was Colorado Buffaloes -38.5 at 64% confidence. The pick graded as a LOSS.

Did Weber State Wildcats vs. Colorado Buffaloes go over or under the total?

The game went over the 57.5 total, finishing with 73 combined points—15.5 points over the line. Scoring concentrated in the first two quarters (42-14 at halftime) and continued through the final two quarters, finishing well above the projection.

AiQ took the Under 57.5 at 60% confidence. The pick graded as a LOSS.

How did AiQ's Weber State Wildcats vs. Colorado Buffaloes predictions do?

AiQ finished 1-2 across graded picks:

AiQ correctly identified Colorado as the winner but misjudged both the margin of victory and the scoring pace.

Weber State Wildcats vs. Colorado Buffaloes odds: sportsbook value and line movement

The market priced Colorado at -6500, implying a 95% win probability after vigorish removal. AiQ's calibrated estimate also sat at 95%, matching the market's assessment. However, the -6500 line represented a negative expected value of -3.2% for AiQ, meaning the price was too steep relative to the true probability. No spread or total juice data were provided, limiting value analysis to the moneyline, which did not offer a profitable edge.

Weber State is 0-1 overall and 0-1 on the road after this opening loss.

Colorado improved to 2-0 overall, 1-0 at home and 1-0 away/neutral. The Buffaloes are 1-0 against the spread on their single recorded line and 0-1 on over/under bets. Colorado is on a two-game winning streak.

What's next for Weber State Wildcats and Colorado Buffaloes?

Colorado faces Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, September 19. Weber State's next opponent has not been announced.