Colorado Buffaloes Reach No. 16 in AP Poll Under Deion Sanders' Leadership

With an 8-2 record, Colorado eyes the Big 12 championship and a potential College Football Playoff spot.

Colorado's football team has climbed to No. 16 in the AP poll, marking their highest ranking in eight years.
Under Coach Deion Sanders, the Buffaloes have doubled their win total from last season and are on a four-game winning streak.
Key players Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter are projected as top picks in the 2025 NFL draft, with Hunter also a Heisman Trophy contender.
Colorado is favored to win against Kansas and could achieve their first 10-win regular season since 2016 if they also defeat Oklahoma State.
The team leads the Big 12 with 33 sacks, highlighting their defensive strength as they aim for the Big 12 title and a playoff spot.