Panic escalates for Colorado, Michigan and other struggling college football teams
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 3:05 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
As college football enters Week 6, several programs face mounting pressure due to disappointing performances. South Carolina, Maryland, and Colorado all received a panic meter score of 5, indicating dire situations. Colorado’s offense is averaging just 10.3 points against Power Four opponents and recently suffered a 29-7 defeat to Texas Tech. Michigan also struggles, falling to 3-2 after a tough loss at Minnesota, while South Carolina has lost eight straight in SEC play. With crucial matchups ahead, these teams are desperately seeking solutions to their ongoing issues.
- •South Carolina is 2-3, 0-3 in SEC play, and on eight-game SEC losing streak.
- •Maryland stands at 2-3, 0-2 in Big Ten, facing a tough schedule ahead.
- •Colorado has a 2-3 record, struggling offensively with coaching concerns.
- •Michigan is 3-2, 0-2 in Big Ten, requiring urgent turnaround efforts.
- 3:05 PMCBS Sports — College football teams in panic mode: Colorado is unfixable, Michigan running low on time for turnaround
"From coaching hot seats in Columbia and College Park to offensive meltdowns in Boulder, we assess the alarm level for underachieving programs facing pivotal weeks ahead
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