Jan. 23, 2026Updated Jan. 24, 2026, 4:40 a.m. MT
Jamichael Stillwell’s UCF Knights (14-4, 3-3 Big 12) take to the road to play Barrington Hargress and the Colorado Buffaloes (12-7, 2-4 Big 12) at CU Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 24. The tip is at 3 p.m. ET.
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Colorado vs. UCF: How to watch on TV or live streamGame day: Saturday, January 24, 2026Game time: 3 p.m. ETLocation: Boulder, ColoradoArena: CU Events CenterTV Channel: ESPN+Live Stream: ESPN+ – Watch NOWNeed a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!
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Watch college basketball on ESPN+!Colorado vs. UCF stats and trendsWith 82.4 points per game on offense, Colorado is 73rd in the country. At the other end of the court, it surrenders 77.1 points per contest, which ranks 270th in college basketball.The Buffaloes are averaging 32.6 rebounds per game (187th-ranked in college basketball) this season, while allowing 29.9 rebounds per contest (122nd-ranked).Colorado ranks 91st in college basketball with 15.8 dimes per game.The Buffaloes are averaging 9.6 turnovers per game (35th-ranked in college basketball) this season, while forcing 10.6 turnovers per contest (263rd-ranked).With 6.9 three-pointers per game, Colorado is 277th in college basketball. It sports a 35.0% shooting percentage from downtown, which ranks 129th in college basketball.This year, the Buffaloes are allowing 7.7 threes per game (167th-ranked in college basketball) and are allowing opponents to shoot 35.6% (300th-ranked) from downtown.Colorado is attempting 40.5 two-pointers per game this season, which account for 67.1% of the shots it has attempted (and 75.8% of the team’s baskets). Meanwhile, it is attempting 19.8 treys per contest, which are 32.9% of its shots (and 24.2% of the team’s buckets).Colorado vs. UCF Odds and SpreadSpread Favorite: Buffaloes (-2.5)Moneyline: Colorado (-145), UCF (+121)Total: 159.5 points
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