Colorado vs Baylor head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 4, Saturday, September 26, 2026.
The Breakdown
Baylor edges Colorado 63-59, driven by a 3.3★, 3.8-year D-line facing Colorado's 2.8★ offensive line.
When Colorado has the ball: That 2.8★ O-line, 2.6 years, must protect Julian Lewis against Hosea Wheeler and Baylor's 3.8-year D-line.
When Baylor has the ball: Dawson Pendergrass runs into Colorado's 3.7★ linebackers — Liona Lefau, Carson Crawford — but they average just 2.3 years.
Swing factor: Both quarterbacks are 4★: DJ Lagway has two college years, Julian Lewis one. Experience favors Baylor.
X-factor: Colorado travels to Waco in late September, a Saturday road spot inside Big 12 play.