Arizona Wildcats Dominate Colorado Buffaloes in NCAAF Clash
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Folsom Field
Arizona Wildcats 52, Colorado Buffaloes 17, final. Our NCAAF picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Arizona Wildcats vs Colorado Buffaloes?
Arizona Wildcats beat Colorado Buffaloes 52-17 at Folsom Field on November 1, 2025.
The Arizona Wildcats delivered a commanding performance against the Colorado Buffaloes, winning decisively with a final score of 52-17. This game, held at Folsom Field, showcased the Wildcats' strength as they improved their season record to 6-3, while the Buffaloes fell to 3-7. The Wildcats' victory continues a trend of strong performances, particularly in recent weeks, as they have averaged 28.3 points per game while allowing 24.3.
In their last ten games, Arizona has posted a record of 5-5, but their recent form has been mixed, with two consecutive losses prior to this match. Their last five games reflect a record of 2-3, with an average of 26.6 points scored and 26.6 points allowed. The Wildcats have found success at home, with a home record of 5-2, but they struggled on the road, holding an away record of 0-3 prior to this game.
Conversely, the Colorado Buffaloes have had a challenging season, now standing at 3-6 overall. Their recent form has been disappointing, with a record of 4-6 over their last ten games and a current losing streak of one game. The Buffaloes have averaged 25.4 points scored and 25.6 points allowed during this stretch. At home, they have fared better with a record of 4-2, yet their away performances have been poor, resulting in an 0-4 record.
The two teams had previously met in the 2024 season, where Arizona emerged victorious with a score of 34-7. This latest encounter further solidified Arizona's dominance in their head-to-head record, now standing at 2-0 against Colorado.
In terms of injuries, the report does not specify any key players sidelined for either team, which suggests both squads were at full strength for this matchup.
The betting market reflected Arizona's strong position heading into the game, with odds indicating a high probability of an Arizona win, which was ultimately confirmed by the match result. The conditions at Folsom Field appeared favorable for play, contributing to the Wildcats' ability to execute their game plan effectively.
Viewers were treated to a display of offensive prowess from Arizona, who capitalized on their scoring opportunities throughout the game. The Buffaloes, despite their struggles, managed to find the end zone but were unable to keep pace with the Wildcats' relentless attack. Overall, this matchup highlighted the stark contrast in the teams' current trajectories and set the stage for Arizona's continued pursuit of a successful season.
Leaders
- Passing yardsJulian Lewis9/17, 121 YDS, 1 TDColorado Buffaloes
- Rushing yardsDallan Hayden9 CAR, 34 YDSColorado Buffaloes
- Receiving yardsOmarion Miller5 REC, 91 YDS, 2 TDColorado Buffaloes
- Passing yardsNoah Fifita11/19, 213 YDS, 4 TDArizona Wildcats
- Rushing yardsIsmail Mahdi4 CAR, 91 YDS, 1 TDArizona Wildcats
- Receiving yardsGiovanni Richardson2 REC, 63 YDS, 1 TDArizona Wildcats
Recent form
Colorado Buffaloes
Last 10: 4-6Streak L125.4 scored · 25.6 allowed per game4-2 at home
- L7-53at Utah UtesOct 26
- W24-17vs Iowa State CyclonesOct 11
- L21-35at TCU Horned FrogsOct 4
- L21-24vs BYU CougarsSep 28
- W37-20vs Wyoming CowboysSep 21
- L20-36at Houston CougarsSep 12
- W31-7vs Delaware Blue HensSep 6
- L20-27vs Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsAug 30
- W52-0vs Oklahoma State CowboysNov 29
- L21-37at Kansas JayhawksNov 23
Arizona Wildcats
Last 10: 5-5Streak L228.3 scored · 24.3 allowed per game0-3 away
- L28-31at Houston CougarsOct 18
- L27-33vs BYU CougarsOct 12
- W41-13vs Oklahoma State CowboysOct 4
- L14-39at Iowa State CyclonesSep 27
- W23-17vs Kansas State WildcatsSep 13
- W48-3vs Weber State WildcatsSep 7
- W40-6vs Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsAug 31
- L7-49vs Arizona State Sun DevilsNov 30
- L28-49at TCU Horned FrogsNov 23
- W27-3vs Houston CougarsNov 16
Standings
| Team | Overall | In conference |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Arizona | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| BYU | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Baylor | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Cincinnati | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Colorado | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Houston | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Iowa State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kansas | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kansas State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Oklahoma State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Texas Tech | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UCF | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Utah | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| West Virginia | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| TCU | 0-1 | 0-0 |
Box score
| Stat | Arizona Wildcats | Colorado Buffaloes |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 16 | 16 |
| Third downs | 5-13 | 7-18 |
| Fourth downs | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| Total yards | 417 | 299 |
| Net passing yards | 213 | 170 |
| Completions | 11/25 | 20/35 |
| Yards per pass | 8.5 | 4.9 |
| Rushing yards | 204 | 129 |
| Rushing attempts | 38 | 42 |
| Yards per rush | 5.4 | 3.1 |
| Penalties | 8-70 | 14-110 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 5 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 3 |
| Time of possession | 25:51 | 34:09 |
Win probability
Above the line favours Colorado Buffaloes, below favours Arizona Wildcats.
Venue
- Folsom FieldBoulder, CO
- Attendance48322
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