The 2025 college football season isn’t over yet, but meaningful games are for Colorado’s Division I college football teams.
Sure, there could be some meaning for teams to finish the season on a high note with wins to send their seniors off the right way. Coaches will see meaning in these final regular-season games to see young players continue to develop. These final two regular season games could be the difference between a coach keep or losing their job.
However, every team wants to get to the postseason at the beginning of the year. All three Division I FBS Colorado college football teams (Colorado, Colorado State, Air Force) don’t have the chance to do that after last weekend’s results. The two final regular-season games are meaningless in getting these teams to a bowl. It’s the first time all three of these teams have missed the bowl games since 2018.
The schedule goes on with all three of those schools expected to lose in Week 13. Colorado returns after a week off with a tough home game, Colorado State has a tough road game, and Air Force also has a tough home game. Here’s a look at what matchups Colorado Division I college football teams have this week:
Where: Folsom Field, Boulder
How to watch: ESPN2
Records: Colorado is 3-7 overall and 1-6 in the Big 12 Conference after its 29-22 loss at West Virginia on Nov. 8. Arizona State is 7-3 overall and 5-2 in the Big 12 after its 25-23 win vs. West Virginia last Saturday.
Line: Arizona State is between a 6.5 and 7.5-point favorite depending on the sportsbook.
Notes: After back-to-back blowout losses, the Buffaloes showed signs of life on Nov. 8 in their 29-22 loss to West Virginia. Freshman quarterback Julian Lewis got his first start for Colorado and finished 22/35 for 299 yards and two touchdowns. Lewis was the third quarterback to start a game this season for the Buffaloes. His 299 yards were the most for a Buffaloes quarterback in a game since Colorado’s win against Wyoming on Sept. 20.
The Buffaloes fell behind 9-0 in the first quarter against West Virginia and couldn’t recover. Colorado’s run game was a big problem as the Buffaloes only finished with 51 rushing yards. Mountaineers quarterback Scotty Fox Jr. got the win against Colorado, despite finishing with 202 passing yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. West Virginia did finish with 167 rushing yards.
Arizona State also faced West Virginia in its last matchup, with Sun Devils quarterback Jeff Sims finishing 19/28 passing for 207 yards and three touchdowns. Sims also led Arizona State with 17 carries for 81 yards in the victory. Sims has won his last two starts since starting quarterback Sam Leavitt had season-ending surgery.
Where: Falcon Stadium, USAF Academy
How to watch: CBSSN
Records: Air Force is 3-7 overall and 2-4 in the Mountain West Conference after its 26-16 loss at UConn last Saturday. New Mexico is 7-3 overall and 4-2 in the Mountain West after its 20-17 win vs. Colorado State last Saturday.
Line: New Mexico is a 3.5-point favorite.
Notes: UConn took care of Air Force last weekend with its 192 rushing yards and three rushing scores. UConn running back Cam Edwards finished with 24 carries for 165 yards and two touchdowns. Huskies quarterback Joe Fagnano only finished with 155 yards passing and an interception, but it was more than Air Force’s 66 passing yards. The Falcons did rush for 290 yards and two touchdowns in the loss.
Despite being heavy favorites, New Mexico barely walked away with a victory against Colorado State last weekend. Lobos quarterback Jack Layne finished with 226 passing yards, and New Mexico finished with 122 rushing yards and two scores. Colorado State once again used two quarterbacks, with Darius Curry finishing with 248 passing yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions.
If Air Force loses one of its last two games, the Falcons will have their worst season since 2013.
Where: Albertsons Stadium, Boise
How to watch: FS1
Records: Colorado State is 2-8 overall and 1-5 in the Mountain West after its 20-17 loss at New Mexico last Saturday. Boise State is 6-4 overall and 4-2 in the Mountain West after its 17-7 loss at San Diego State last Saturday.
Line: Boise State is between a 16 and 16.5-point favorite, depending on the sportsbook.
Notes: Colorado State has lost four consecutive games and seven of its last eight games.
Boise State will look to snap a two-game losing streak after its 17-7 loss at San Diego State last weekend. Interestingly, Boise State has only managed seven points in each of its four losses. The Broncos are averaging 44.6 points per game in their six wins.
The Broncos only managed 268 yards of offense against Boise State. San Diego State only finished with 17 passing yards, but rushed for 277 yards and two touchdowns.
Where: Nottingham Field, Greeley
How to watch: ESPN+
Records: Northern Colorado is 3-8 overall and 1-6 in the Big Sky Conference after its 27-7 loss at Eastern Washington last Saturday. Portland State is 1-10 overall and 1-6 in the Big Sky after its 63-17 loss vs. Montana last Saturday.
Line: No line
Notes: Northern Colorado has lost its last five games by an average of 24.6 points. Portland State has lost its last two games by an average of 37 points.
The Bears’ game against Eastern Washington was ruined with five interceptions by Northern Colorado’s two quarterbacks. Eric Gibson Jr. finished 13/19 passing for 108 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions; Peter Costelli finished 8/17 passing for 87 yards and three interceptions.
Portland State’s quarterbacks also had five interceptions in their last matchup against Montana. The Grizzles had a balanced offensive attack against the Vikings with 247 passing yards and four passing touchdowns, along with 208 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns.
