What the Advanced Analytics Say About Colorado vs. Houston

The Colorado Buffaloes have newfound momentum that ignited during the week of Veterans Day 2026. That's via the recruiting trail, with a decommit flipping back (tackle Li'Marcus Jones) and a newcomer to the 2027 class (cornerback Tavarren Wade).

Colorado recreated excitement for its fans there. But a massive hurdle set for Nov. 13 awaits, with 14th-ranked Houston coming to Folsom Field. Here's what the analytics say about CU.

Closer Look at Football Power Index Numbers for Colorado

Colorado sits last among Big 12 Conference teams in the ESPN Football Power Index (FPI) rankings. The national outlet hands the Buffaloes a -1.8 FPI, making them the only team among conference representatives with a…