Northern Colorado strength of schedule
2026 weekly schedule
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A · 12 Tougher than average Easier than average · number = opponent's win total
Northern Colorado 2026 opponents
| Wk | Opponent | Site | Opp wins | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | vs | 6 | Played |
| 2 | Wyoming | @ | 4 | Played |
| 3 | Northeastern State | vs | 6.4 | Played |
| 4 | Utah Tech | vs | 0 | Played |
| 5 | Montana | @ | 13 | Upcoming |
| 6 | Eastern Washington | @ | 2 | Upcoming |
| 7 | Cal Poly | vs | 1 | Upcoming |
| 8 | UC Davis | @ | 3 | Upcoming |
| 10 | Southern Utah | @ | 6.4 | Upcoming |
| 11 | Montana State | vs | 14 | Upcoming |
| 12 | Northern Arizona | @ | 1 | Upcoming |
Opponent strength = each opponent's win total in 2025, its last full season (records-based, no betting win totals are used). Schedule and records from CollegeFootballData. See the full conference strength-of-schedule ranking.
Northern Colorado Bears 2026 opponents by win total, week by week. Bars above the 6.4-win FBS average are tougher than average.
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Frequently asked questions
How hard is the Northern Colorado schedule in 2026?
Northern Colorado faces an easier than average schedule in 2026. Its opponents averaged 5.2 wins in 2025, below the 6.4-win FBS average.
How is Northern Colorado strength of schedule measured?
Each opponent is rated by its 2025 win total (a full season, so early-season results don't skew it) and averaged across the Northern Colorado 2026 schedule.