Needs (Scenario 1): Losses by TWO of Arizona State, Iowa State, BYU
Needs (Scenario 2): Losses by BYU AND West Virginia
Colorado has the most unique path to the championship game among teams that entered the week at 6-2. In fact, the Buffaloes have two routes to Arlington. Because they did not play any of the other first-place teams this season, they must rely on tiebreakers further down the chain — such as record against common opponents and strength of schedule — to get into the title bout. Defeating Oklahoma State was a prerequisite in any of those scenarios, and Colorado took care of that element with ease.
