Overview

• Colorado fell to 1–2 with a 36–20 loss at Houston, triggering a 17-spot slide in ESPN’s SP+ to No. 70.
• Defensive flaws are central, with 431 yards allowed to Houston including 209 rushing and an average near 204 rushing yards surrendered per game.
• Reports indicate Kaidon Salter is expected to reclaim the starting quarterback role against Wyoming after Ryan Staub’s inconsistent outing.
• Wyoming visits Folsom Field on Sept. 20 with WR Chris Durr Jr. (17 catches, 284 yards, two touchdowns) flagged as the Cowboys’ top offensive threat.
• Kickoff is 8:15 p.m. MT on ESPN with streaming via Fubo and Sling, and Colorado is around a 13.5-point favorite.