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Folsom Field ranks as Big 12's third-best stadium ahead of 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 9:16 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Folsom Field ranks as Big 12's third-best stadium ahead of 2026 season

Summary

Folsom Field, home of the Colorado Buffaloes, has been ranked as the third-best stadium in the Big 12 according to USA TODAY Sports. The ranking, which assesses tradition, aesthetics, atmosphere, and home-field advantage, places Folsom Field behind BYU's Lavell-Edwards Stadium and Utah's Rice-Eccles Stadium. With an elevation of 5,360 feet, Folsom features a unique mountain backdrop and a vibrant gameday experience that has been revitalized under coach Deion Sanders. As Colorado looks to improve on a 3-9 record from 2025, Folsom Field will host several key matchups in 2026 against opponents including Texas Tech and UCF.

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Key Details

•USA TODAY ranked Folsom Field third in the Big 12 ahead of 2026.
•The stadium is noted for its picturesque mountain views and gameday atmosphere.
•Deion Sanders is credited with reviving the energy at Folsom Field.
•Colorado hopes to improve from a 3-9 record in 2025.
•Key 2026 home games will feature Texas Tech, Utah, and UCF.

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9:16 PMYahoo Sports — Folsom Field ranked among Big 12's best stadiums for 2026

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USA TODAY Sports ranked Colorado's Folsom Field as one of the top stadiums in the Big 12, an unsurprising honor for the picturesque stadium.
— Yahoo Sports

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