Colorado climbs in national power rankings but not among Big 12 teams
The Colorado Buffaloes have improved their national ranking, now placed at No. 73 by CBS Sports. Despite this rise, they remain the lowest-ranked team in the Big 12 conference. The team faces uncertainty as they prepare for the upcoming season, but there is optimism due to new talent on the roster and coaching staff.
- ▪Colorado was previously ranked outside the top 100 in USA TODAY Sports' post-spring FBS power rankings.
- ▪CBS Sports has ranked the Buffaloes at No. 73, indicating a significant improvement.
- ▪Despite the better ranking, Colorado is still the lowest-ranked team in the Big 12.
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| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 20:16:49 +0000 |
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