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Colorado football experiences slight drop in SP+ preseason rankings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 5:09 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Colorado football experiences slight drop in SP+ preseason rankings

Summary

As the Colorado Buffaloes prepare for the 2026 season, they have dropped from No. 65 to No. 66 in the final SP+ preseason rankings released by ESPN's Bill Connelly. The ranking reflects a SP+ Rating of 0.7, impacted by improved performances from other teams rather than a decline in Colorado's efforts this offseason. The Buffaloes rank near the bottom of the Big 12 Conference, only ahead of Iowa State and West Virginia. With fall camp underway, their performance as the season begins will greatly influence their future rankings.

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By the Numbers

•Colorado is ranked No. 66 in the final SP+ preseason rankings.
•Their SP+ Rating decreased from 0.9 to 0.7 since March.
•Buffaloes rank No. 14 in the Big 12, ahead of two teams.
•The drop is attributed to other teams' improvements, not Colorado's performance.
•Fall camp is in session as the season kickoff approaches.

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