Overview

• The Buffaloes are 2-4 overall and 0-3 in Big 12 play after a 35-21 loss at TCU, and they return to Folsom Field to face Iowa State.
• Kickoff is Saturday at 1:30 p.m. MT on ESPN, with oddsmakers trimming the spread from Cyclones -4.5 to -2.5.
• Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht has completed about 65% of his passes for 1,417 yards with nine touchdowns and two interceptions, and he has added seven rushing scores.
• Colorado showed defensive progress against TCU with seven tackles for loss, but offensive inconsistency persists and an emphasis on the run is viewed as the path to open passing lanes.
• Coach Deion Sanders underwent a four-hour procedure to remove blood clots this week, returned to practice Wednesday, and said he plans to coach against the Cyclones.