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Colorado Buffaloes: Near Zero Title Hopes for 2026
19 Jul
Summary
- ESPN's FPI projects Colorado to achieve bowl eligibility with a 6.0-6.1 record.
- The Buffaloes have a mere 0.1% chance to win the national championship, per FPI.
- Oddsmakers favor Colorado to finish under 4.5 wins, with unfavorable odds for Big 12 title.
The Colorado Buffaloes are aiming for a return to a bowl game in the 2026 season following a challenging 2025 campaign. ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) predicts a 6.0-6.1 record, suggesting bowl eligibility.
Despite the potential for a bowl appearance, Colorado's national championship odds are virtually nonexistent, standing at a mere 0.1% according to FPI. Oddsmakers concur, with DraftKings Sportsbook listing the Buffaloes at +50000 to win the national title.
For Coach Prime's squad, securing six wins for bowl eligibility remains the primary objective. This is a mark they've missed in two of his three seasons. FPI projects this outcome, but sportsbooks like DraftKings are less optimistic, setting Colorado's win total at 4.5 and favoring the under.
The Buffaloes also face daunting odds in the Big 12, holding the longest odds at +11000 to win the conference. Their schedule includes a difficult matchup against the favored Texas Tech Red Raiders on October 3, 2026, where Colorado has a 16.4% chance of an upset.
