We like the Colorado Buffaloes to defeat the Baylor Bears for a number of reasons. Here are some of the most important ones:

1. The line is low enough that we don't have to worry about covering a large spread. In what could be a close game, that's important. The Buffaloes have already shown that they can win the close ones.

2. Even if you don't like Coach Sanders, he has turned this team around. They were drastically improved last year and this year's team is stronger yet again.

3. Baylor is 0-1 on the road. Colorado is 1-0 at home. This is the Buffaloes' homecoming game, as it coincides with Colorado's return to the Big 12.

4. Looking at the schedule, this is a game that the Buffaloes need to take advantage if they plan to reach the six-win mark to get to a bowl.

5. Shedeur Sanders ranks among the top quarterbacks in the country, ranking fifth with 999 passing yards. He has thrown nine touchdown passes against only two interceptions. He gives the Buffaloes an edge at the all-important QB position, ahead of Baylor's Dequan Finn or Sawyer Robertson.

Coach Sanders will have the Buffaloes playing their best and will come away with the victory on homecoming day. Colorado is the play.

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