What national analysts say about Colorado's Big 12 title chances

The Buffs can win out and put themselves in a position to take the conference

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Week 10 of the college football season has continued the wild momentum of 2024, leaving only five undefeated teams in the top 25. Oregon, Miami, BYU, Indiana, and Army all stand alone at the moment. Among conferences, the Big 12 is one of the most tightly contested, especially after this chaotic week.

Iowa State, previously undefeated, suffered their first loss to Texas Tech, shaking up the standings. BYU, emerging from a bye week, now prepares to face a Utah team desperate to end a four-game skid. Meanwhile, Kansas State’s second conference loss has placed Colorado in an advantageous position as the season nears its conclusion.

With just a few games remaining, Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes are in a unique position to secure a Big 12 title game appearance, and perhaps even a College Football Playoff spot. If Colorado manages to win its remaining games against Texas Tech, Utah, Kansas, and Oklahoma State, and if Iowa State stumbles one more time, Colorado’s title game dreams could come true.

Analysts highlight that the simplest path for Coach Prime’s team involves both BYU and Colorado winning out, with Kansas State defeating Iowa State in the finale. This scenario would set up a Big 12 championship showdown between BYU and Colorado, making the Buffaloes a potential playoff contender.

HUGE NEWS: Colorado and Deion Sanders officially have a legitimate path to the college football playoffs: pic.twitter.com/uCMnCsQ5Zb

— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) November 2, 2024

Texas Tech knocks off unbeaten IowaSt in Ames. SO COLORADO STILL HAS A SHOT IN THE BIG 12. But must win out, starting with next week at Texas Tech.

— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) November 2, 2024

Colorado on their bye week watching every Big 12 contender get humbled https://t.co/1K7GlsIUj4

— Anand Nanduri (@NanduriNFL) November 3, 2024

Big 12 is starting to come together exactly as everyone mapped it out...

There's a possibility of Colorado winning-out and getting into the playoff and a one-loss BYU getting an at-large bid. pic.twitter.com/ThUfNcJuvA

— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) November 3, 2024

Colorado benefits from a wild day in the Big 12; Deion Sanders and Buffaloes now have a path to the College Football Playoff.

As crazy as this might’ve sounded in late September, this Colorado team can play for Big 12 title with a little more help. https://t.co/dpste3q9Fv

— Trey Wallace (@TreyWallace_) November 3, 2024

.@sportingnews Top 25 for Week 11. Will Colorado take advantage of Big 12 upsets? https://t.co/xWb6NoyLQ3

— Bill Bender (@BillBender92) November 3, 2024

Big 12 chaos strikes again.

No. 11 Iowa State loses at home to Texas Tech, ending the Cyclones’ undefeated run — and providing some vindication for Tech fans.

No. 17 Kansas State loses at Houston.

And the big winner: Colorado.

Via @TheAthleticCFB.https://t.co/0C736PIY0s

— Justin Williams (@Williams_Justin) November 3, 2024

Despite an early setback against Nebraska in September, the Buffaloes have rallied and now find themselves in playoff contention. With just a few games left, Coach Prime’s team is eyeing not only a conference title but the chance to compete for a national title. Colorado’s next challenge is Texas Tech, a game set for Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. ET on FOX, where the Buffs hope to take another step closer to their championship aspirations.