Overview
- Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. MT on Saturday, Oct. 11 at Folsom Field, with the game televised on ESPN.
- Oddsmakers list Iowa State as a narrow favorite at roughly -2 to -2.5 points, with totals around 51.5.
- The Big 12 availability report lists 12 players out for each team, and Colorado additionally has several doubtfuls including RB/WR Dre'lon Miller, S Carter Stoutmire and DE Arden Walker; WR Hykeem Williams is out.
- Colorado coach Deion Sanders underwent a four-hour blood-clot removal procedure this week, returned to practice and says he will coach against the Cyclones.
- Iowa State enters 5-1 after a 38-30 loss at Cincinnati and is ranked No. 22, while Colorado is 2-4 overall and 0-3 in Big 12 play following a 35-21 loss at TCU.