The Buffs are back at Folsom Field, ready to take on No. 25 BYU this Saturday. Colorado is 2-2, cruising past Delaware and Wyoming but stumbling against Georgia Tech and Houston. To top it off, QB duties have been a carousel. Kaiden Salter started the year, but Ryan Staub got a turn in Week 2, and then Deion Sanders went back to Salter. On the other hand, BYU is undefeated at 3-0, with wins over East Carolina, Portland State, and Stanford, led by the explosive LJ Martin, averaging 8.6 yards per carry. But the most intriguing fact is that this game echoes last season’s Alamo Bowl, where BYU had the upper hand. So now, can Deion Sanders and his Buffs turn the tables? Here’s where things stand on player availability for the game.

On September 24, Colorado insider Scott Procter noted both teams are dealing with injuries heading into Saturday’s clash. The first availability report shows BYU has 10 players sidelined, while Colorado has 21, bringing the total to 31 players affected this week. Now, for BYU, the out list includes WR Jojo Phillips, CB Jonathan Kabeya, RB Sione Moa, and LB Choe Bryant-Strother. Although Moa saw action against East Carolina, he’s now sidelined, with several other players listed as questionable or probable for the Colorado matchup.

While OC Aaron Roderick admitted the team took “a few lumps” in that win against EC, no players are listed as doubtful. But questionable includes RB Logan Payne and DE Kinilau Fonohema. Then, probable players are RB Enoch Nawahine, TE Ethan Erickson, DB Faletau Satuala, and DT Justin Kirkland. With that in mind, depth and health will be crucial this weekend. And here’s the latest on Colorado’s player availability vs. BYU.

Colorado’s sidelined list is stacked: safety Terrance Love, OL Phillip Houston, CB RJ Johnson, and DE Samuel Okunlola are all out. But that’s not all. Colorado’s depth will be tested this weekend, with RBs DeKalon Taylor and Simeon Price sidelined, and DTs Tawfiq Thomas and Gavriel Lightfoot also out. More importantly, adding to the challenge, DT Anquin Barnes Jr. will miss the first half. But what about the QB1—will he stay in the clear?

QB Kaidon Salter is listed as probable, giving Colorado some stability under center. Then, doubtful players include CBs Makari Vickers and Kyle Carpenter, along with safety TJ Branch. But DE Keaten Wade and TE Charlie Williams are listed as questionable. Don’t worry, there’s some hope with probable players: CBs Teon Parks and Preston Hodge, OL Mana Taimani, LB Martavius French, and DLs Amari McNeill and Brandon Davis-Swain. Now with such a long list of unavailable players, who’s predicted to come out on top?

Who’s expected to take the win: Colorado or BYU?

Colorado heads into Saturday’s clash with BYU as a 6.5-point home underdog according to DraftKings. Colorado is +200 to win outright, while BYU is favored at -245. And the over/under is set at 48.5 points, setting the stage for a tightly contested showdown. Now after four of their first five games at home, the Buffs can’t afford a stumble if they hope to stay in the Big 12 hunt.

But the matchup carries some history: BYU dominated last December’s Alamo Bowl 36-14. This time, Deion Sanders is keeping the focus sharp, downplaying revenge. “Every game means a lot… I ain’t with that ‘get back’ stuff,” stated Sanders. “I’m with that ‘Let’s get ‘em’ stuff.” To be honest, this mindset underscores the urgency Colorado faces. Here’s the scoop on the QB spot.

All eyes will be on QB Kaidon Salter, who will need to navigate a BYU defense that has allowed just 5.3 PPG this season. Although Salter’s showing against Wyoming gave hope, BYU presents a far sterner test. Guess we’ll have to find out!