When Colorado football official calendar 2026 came out a week ago, we highlighted the difficulty of the Buffaloes’ first sequence as one of our main takeaways of the complete list. The Buffs’ schedule may seem even more daunting when compared to the rest of the Power Four programs.
Colorado is one of five teams that will face 11 Power Four opponents next season, joining Boston College, Georgia Tech, Louisville and Purdue. CU is the only one in this group to have two Power Four road games outside the conference. Needless to say, the Buffaloes will face plenty of challenges, especially early on.
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To recap, the Buffs start the year at Georgia Tech (September 5), followed by a home game against Weber State of the FCS, then a road game against Northwestern (September 19) and a road game at Baylor (September 26). Of this four-game stretch that hasn’t been tough enough, Colorado ends it with a home game against defending Big 12 champions Texas Tech on October 3. Fortunately, this five-game stretch ends with the program’s only bye week.
A 3-2 start to the season would be a significant accomplishment for the Buffs, positioning them well for at least six wins, if not more. With the 2026 roster essentially set after the transfer window, Colorado has begun its winter conditioning program to prepare the team for spring ball, which is expected to begin in March.
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October 24 at Oklahoma State
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November 28 vs. Central Florida
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