{
  "id": 18169680,
  "title": "Colorado football improves ranking in USA TODAY Sports 1-138 re-rank",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/colorado-football-improves-ranking-in-usa-today-sports-1-138-re-rank",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T19:30:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/colorado-football-improves-ranking-usa-193034274.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Colorado's football team climbed four spots in the USA TODAY Sports national FBS power rankings, moving up to No. 91 after a crucial overtime win over Kansas State. This was a significant turnaround, as the Buffaloes had been on a five-game losing streak prior to the victory. The game was played at Folsom Field, where Isaac Wilson's forced touchdown on tight end Charlie Williams proved decisive. Running back Richard Young contributed significantly with over 100 rushing yards. While the win was not dominant, it was a much-needed boost for a reeling program. This improvement puts Colorado at the bottom of the Big 12, while Kansas has risen 11 spots. The team now faces Arizona State, ranked No. 62, and has a chance to secure bowl eligibility with a 4-5 record, if they can win their next game. Notably, Ohio State and Miami have also seen significant shifts in the rankings, with Ohio State dropping to No. 10 and Miami taking the top spot.",
  "summary": "Colorado improved slightly in USA TODAY Sports power rankings after its first Big 12 win. Here's where the Buffaloes stand after nine weeks.",
  "key_points": [
    "Colorado football rises to No. 91 in rankings",
    "Win over Kansas State after five-game losing streak",
    "Buffaloes now bottom of Big 12 with 4-5 record"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}