Colorado football falls in ESPN FPI despite 2-0 start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 12:03 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Following their victory over Weber State, Colorado football improved to 2-0 but slipped in ESPN's Football Power Index. The Buffaloes dropped three spots to No. 50 nationally and now rank No. 12 in the Big 12. Their projected chances of making a bowl game decreased from 67% to 59.8%. Colorado faces a challenging schedule ahead with back-to-back road games against Northwestern and Baylor, followed by a home matchup against Texas Tech, currently ranked as the top team in the conference.
- •Colorado drops to No. 50 in ESPN's Football Power Index.
- •Buffaloes' chances for a bowl game decrease to 59.8%.
- •They currently project to finish with a 6.1-6.0 record.
- •Next games are against Northwestern and Baylor on the road.
- •Colorado will host Texas Tech, ranked No. 26 overall, later in the season.
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Colorado football falls in ESPN FPI despite 2-0 start
"Despite a 2-0 start, Colorado football fell in ESPN's Football Power Index after Week 2.
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