ESPN FPI gives Colorado football chance for national title in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 5:39 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
ESPN's Football Power Index has ranked the Colorado Buffaloes among the few Big 12 programs with a chance at winning the national championship in 2026. Colorado has been given a 0.1% chance, joining teams like Arizona and Oklahoma State. The Buffaloes are under the leadership of Deion Sanders and have a roster filled with talent, but have struggled to meet expectations in recent seasons. As the team looks forward to the upcoming season, the focus remains on achieving its potential and improving from previous years.
- •ESPN FPI gives Colorado a 0.1% chance to win the 2026 title.
- •Colorado joins eight other Big 12 teams in the ranking.
- •Deion Sanders is the head coach, aiming to improve performance.
- •Past seasons have seen the team fail to reach expected win totals.
- 5:39 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN FPI gives Colorado football national title chance in 2026
"ESPN's Football Power Index ranks the Colorado Buffaloes among the few Big 12 programs with a chance at a national championship in 2026.
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