Colorado ranked its 2026 football opponents from easiest to toughest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 9:39 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Colorado Buffaloes face a challenging schedule in 2026, highlighted by a tough five-game opening stretch. Colorado's opponents include Power Four teams like Georgia Tech and Northwestern, alongside home games against Texas Tech and Baylor. Ranking their 12 opponents, Weber State is considered the easiest, while Oklahoma State is among the toughest. The performance during this initial stretch will be crucial for the Buffaloes' overall success this season.
- •Colorado opens the season against Georgia Tech in Atlanta.
- •Weber State is ranked as the easiest opponent.
- •Oklahoma State is highlighted as one of the toughest challenges.
- •The Buffaloes' performance in early games may determine postseason aspirations.
- •The schedule includes three Power Four road games in the first five weeks.
- 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking Colorado football's 2026 opponents from easiest to toughest
"The Colorado Buffaloes play a challenging schedule in 2026. Which game is the most difficult? Every CU opponent ranked from easiest to toughest.
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