Colorado at Arizona State

Two years ago, Colorado bolted for the Pac-12 where they had hoped to become a bit more competitive, but that simply has yet to transpire. The Buffs were horrendous on defense a year ago allowing 50 points per game in their last 10 games. Their first two encounters this season vs. BCS Conference opponents shows not much has changed, as they have allowed 101 points or 50.5 points per game. That's the kind of familiar look they simply want to shed, but simply do not have the personnel to do so. They have a new coach that will improve things, but right now the cupboard is still bare. Now they have to face an explosive Arizona State team that went for 62 vs. a good USC defense, and 28 vs. Stanford, 32 vs. Wisconsin, and 34 vs. Notre Dame - all pretty good defensive teams. The bottom line here is that Colorado isn't likely to improve upon their new standard of allowing 50 ppg to BCS teams. The Buffs are a meager 5-21 ATS when following a game where their opponents went for 280+ in the air, and they have failed to cover each of the last four in this series. Colorado is 09 ATS the past three seasons vs. great teams like Arizona State that outscore their competition by 10+ points per game. Lay the points with Arizona State.