Colorado vs. North Dakota State Prediction, Pick, Spread, Football Game Odds, Where to Watch, TV, Live Stream

Betting Analysis

No. 13 Colorado takes on No. 1 North Dakota State in the FCS Championship Game on Sunday, January 8 at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN2.

The Buffaloes are 14.5-point favorites, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Colorado is 11-2 straight up and 6-6-1 against the spread this season. North Dakota State is 13-1 SU and 8-5-1 ATS.

Colorado Buffaloes

Colorado is making its first appearance in the FCS Championship Game since 2016. The Buffaloes won the Sun Belt Championship this season with a 7-1 record in conference play. Colorado's only two losses this season came to No. 7 Air Force and No. 11 Oregon.

The Buffaloes are led by quarterback J.T. Shrout, who has thrown for 2,897 yards, 24 touchdowns, and five interceptions this season. Running back Deion Smith has rushed for 1,186 yards and 16 touchdowns, and wide receiver Jordyn Tyson has caught 73 passes for 1,194 yards and 12 touchdowns.

North Dakota State Bison

North Dakota State is making its 10th appearance in the FCS Championship Game in the past 11 years. The Bison have won nine national championships during that span. North Dakota State won the Missouri Valley Football Conference this season with a 7-1 record in conference play. The Bison's only loss this season came to No. 10 South Dakota State.

North Dakota State is led by quarterback Cam Miller, who has thrown for 2,369 yards, 26 touchdowns, and eight interceptions this season. Running back TaMerik Williams has rushed for 1,096 yards and 18 touchdowns, and wide receiver Phoenix Sproles has caught 52 passes for 895 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Prediction

Colorado is a 14.5-point favorite, but this game is likely to be close. North Dakota State has a lot of experience in the FCS Championship Game, and the Bison are always well-prepared for big games. However, Colorado has a more talented team this season, and the Buffaloes should be able to win this game if they play to their potential.

Pick: Colorado -14.5

Where to Watch

The FCS Championship Game will be televised on ESPN2 on Sunday, January 8 at 12 p.m. ET. The game will also be streamed live on ESPN+