Colorado: 2025 Week 16 recap

Colorado sits at 3–9 after dropping a 24–14 road decision to Kansas State in Week 14, a result that reflects the Buffaloes' struggles throughout the season. GIE's current rating of −8.3 places them at 96th nationally, underscoring a roster that has consistently underperformed in Big 12 play. The offense has lacked explosive capacity while the defense has been vulnerable to sustained drives—a combination that's difficult to overcome in a competitive conference. With the regular season winding down, Colorado faces the challenge of regaining competitive footing against remaining opponents, though the gap between their current trajectory and bowl eligibility remains substantial.