Colorado State strength of schedule
2026 weekly schedule
H · 1 
H · 2 
H · 3 
A · 4 
H · 5 
A · 7 
H · 8 
A · 9 
H · 10 
A · 11 
A · 12 Tougher than average Easier than average · number = opponent's win total
Colorado State 2026 opponents
| Wk | Opponent | Site | Opp wins | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | vs | 4 | Played |
| 2 | Southern Utah | vs | 6.4 | Played |
| 3 | BYU | vs | 12 | Played |
| 4 | UTSA | @ | 7 | Played |
| 5 | Oregon State | vs | 2 | Played |
| 7 | Texas State | @ | 7 | Upcoming |
| 8 | San Diego State | vs | 9 | Upcoming |
| 9 | Utah State | @ | 6 | Upcoming |
| 10 | Boise State | vs | 9 | Upcoming |
| 11 | Washington State | @ | 7 | Upcoming |
| 12 | Fresno State | @ | 9 | Upcoming |
Opponent strength = each opponent's win total in 2025, its last full season (records-based, no betting win totals are used). Schedule and records from CollegeFootballData. See the full conference strength-of-schedule ranking.
Colorado State Rams 2026 opponents by win total, week by week. Bars above the 6.4-win FBS average are tougher than average.
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Frequently asked questions
How hard is the Colorado State schedule in 2026?
Colorado State faces a tougher than average schedule in 2026. Its opponents averaged 7.1 wins in 2025, above the 6.4-win FBS average.
How is Colorado State strength of schedule measured?
Each opponent is rated by its 2025 win total (a full season, so early-season results don't skew it) and averaged across the Colorado State 2026 schedule.