Colorado Football Secures First Top-15 Upset Since 2007
Colorado secured its first victory over an AP top-15 ranked team since 2007, defeating No. 14 Houston 42-32 in Boulder.
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, November 14, 2026 — In a significant collegiate football achievement, the University of Colorado secured its first win against an opponent ranked within the top 15 of the Associated Press poll since 2007. The Buffaloes defeated the No. 14 ranked Houston Cougars with a final score of 42-32 in a game played in Boulder.
This victory marks a notable milestone for the Colorado football program, achieving a win over a highly-ranked opponent for the first time in over 15 years. The specific details regarding the date of the game, individual player statistics, coaching staff, or any contributing factors beyond the final score and opponent ranking were not provided in the summary. The context of Houston’s overall season performance or their specific ranking methodology leading up to this game also remains unspecified.
The game concluded with Colorado accumulating 42 points, while Houston managed 32. The margin of victory was 10 points. The summary indicates that Houston was ranked No. 14 in the AP poll at the time of the contest. The last instance of Colorado defeating a top-15 team prior to this game was in 2007. Further details concerning the game’s progression, key moments, or any post-game reactions were not available in the provided trend summary.
Story summarized from the original created by PAT GRAHAM, Associated Press on www.wnct.com, see more information here.
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