Colorado Buffaloes drop in USA TODAY Sports power rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 1:01 AM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
The Colorado Buffaloes fell six spots to No. 97 in USA TODAY Sports' power rankings following their fifth Big 12 loss. After securing their first conference win against Kansas State, the Buffaloes struggled in a loss to Arizona State. They now face a challenging matchup against Houston, ranked No. 15, as they seek to reach bowl eligibility by winning their remaining games. The team needs to secure victories in its final three games against Houston, Cincinnati, and UCF, all of which have winning records.
- •Colorado is ranked No. 97 in power rankings.
- •The team suffered its sixth loss of the season.
- •Buffaloes face Houston, a top-15 opponent, next.
- •Colorado needs to win its final three games for bowl eligibility.
- •Several other Power Four programs surround Colorado in the rankings.
- 1:01 AMYahoo Sports — Colorado football falls in USA TODAY Sports 1-138 power rankings
"Colorado fell in USA TODAY Sports power rankings after its fifth Big 12 loss. Here's where the Buffaloes stand we three games to play.
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