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The Colorado Buffaloes take on the Montana State Bobcats on Monday, November 3, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET in the season opener for both teams. The matchup airs on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Colorado vs. Montana State
- Game day: Monday, November 3, 2025
- Game time: 9 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Colorado 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.4 | 188 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 43.2 | 130 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 31.9 | 182 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 29.7 | 82 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.8 | 347 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 10.8 | 225 |
Montana State 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.5 | 130 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 43.4 | 151 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 28.8 | 331 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 32.2 | 247 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 9.3 | 25 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 10.1 | 297 |
Colorado vs. Montana State Stat Insights
Points
- Last year, the Buffaloes recorded 69.7 points per game, just 0.1 more points than the 69.6 the Bobcats allowed.
- When Colorado put up more than 69.6 points last season, it went 12-5.
- When Montana State allowed fewer than 69.7 points last season, it went 12-4.
- The Bobcats' 71.3 points per game last year were only 0.6 fewer points than the 71.9 the Buffaloes allowed.
- Montana State went 12-4 last season when it scored more than 71.9 points.
- Colorado had a 9-7 record last season when its opponents scored fewer than 71.3 points.
- The Buffaloes had a negative point differential last season (-74 total points, -2.2 per game), while the Bobcats scored 56 more points than their opponents (1.7 per game).
Shooting
- Last season, the Buffaloes had a 44.4% shooting percentage from the field, which was 1.0% higher than the 43.4% of shots the Bobcats' opponents hit.
- Colorado had a 10-7 straight-up record in games it shot higher than 43.4% from the field.
- The Bobcats shot 45.5% from the field, 2.3% higher than the 43.2% the Buffaloes' opponents shot last season.
- Montana State compiled a 12-7 straight up record in games it shot higher than 43.2% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Buffaloes averaged 31.9 rebounds per game, outrebounding the Bobcats by 3.1 boards per contest last season.
- When Colorado earned the rebounding advantage they were 2-12 against the spread. When recording fewer boards, Montana State was 6-14.
- The Bobcats ranked 331st in rebounding in college basketball. The Buffaloes finished 182nd.
- The Buffaloes averaged 8.1 offensive boards per game, outgaining the Bobcats by 2.5 rebounds per contest last season.
- The Buffaloes were 7-8 straight up when they won the battle on the offensive boards. The Bobcats were 12-12 when they lost the offensive rebounding edge.
- The Bobcats were the 331st-ranked offensive rebounding team in college basketball. The Buffaloes finished 249th.
- Colorado faired well on the boards with an average rebounding margin of +2.2 rebounds per game. It's a different perspective for Montana State who averaged a margin of -3.4.
Colorado Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 11/8/2025 | Eastern Washington | Home |
| 11/14/2025 | Providence | Home |
| 11/17/2025 | Alabama State | Home |
Montana State Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2025 | Northwest Indian | Home |
| 11/9/2025 | Denver | Home |
| 11/12/2025 | Stanford | Away |