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Colorado's FPI Ranking Drops Despite 2-0 Start
15 Sep
Summary
- Colorado dropped three spots in ESPN's FPI after their win.
- The Buffaloes' bowl game chances decreased to 59.8%.
- Tough upcoming road games include Northwestern and Baylor.
The Colorado Buffaloes achieved a 2-0 record following their Week 2 victory over Weber State. However, analytical projections suggest a less optimistic outlook for the team. ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) has seen Colorado fall three places, now ranking them 50th nationally and 12th within the Big 12 conference.
Furthermore, Colorado's probability of qualifying for a bowl game has decreased from 67% to 59.8%. Despite this dip, the team is still projected to achieve a 6.1-6.0 season record, which would meet the six-win threshold for bowl eligibility.
Looking ahead, the Buffaloes face a demanding schedule. They are set for back-to-back road contests against Northwestern and Baylor. This stretch is followed by a high-profile home game against Texas Tech, currently considered the top team in the conference and ranked 26th nationally. Baylor is also highly regarded at 35th overall, while Northwestern is positioned similarly to Colorado at 57th.
