
Colorado Buffaloes Slip 22 Spots in ESPN’s Future Power Rankings
The Buffaloes fell from 35th to 57th in ESPN's forward‑looking college football rankings, a drop that surprised analysts given the team's recent roster moves.
Jun 14, 2026
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The Buffaloes fell from 35th to 57th in ESPN's forward‑looking college football rankings, a drop that surprised analysts given the team's recent roster moves.

Steven Alexis, a 6‑foot‑2, 203‑pound running back from St. Petersburg, Florida, chose Colorado over several other schools, bringing the Buffaloes' 2027 class to 13 commitments and a national ranking of No. 35.

The Buffaloes will face the Yellow Jackets on Thursday, Sept. 3, at 6 p.m. MT, a game streamed nationally on ESPN and steeped in rivalry history.