Colorado Buffaloes Face Tough Ranking in Big 12 Power Rankings

The Colorado Buffaloes are facing a challenging outlook as they prepare for the 2026 college football season. After a disappointing 2025 campaign where they finished with a 3-9 record, the Buffaloes are currently ranked No. 14 out of 16 teams in the Big 12 Conference power rankings, according to Brett McMurphy of On3. This ranking reflects the struggles the team has faced under head coach Deion Sanders, who has a record of 16-21 over three seasons. The Buffaloes managed only one victory against a power conference opponent last season and ended up with a 1-8 record in conference play. As they gear up for the new season, the Buffaloes will need to improve significantly to avoid finishing at the bottom of the standings again. With the odds stacked against them, Colorado has the worst odds to win the Big 12 championship at +12000, while Texas Tech leads the pack as the defending champions. The upcoming season will be crucial for Coach Sanders and the Buffaloes as they look to turn their fortunes around and compete more effectively in the Big 12.