Houston vs Colorado head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 11, Friday, November 13, 2026.
The Breakdown
Houston's 66 composite tops Colorado's 59; Conner Weigman's 5★, four-year edge over Julian Lewis drives it.
When Houston has the ball: Makhi Hughes's 3★ backfield meets Colorado's 3.7★ linebackers; the 2.8★ O-line versus 3★ D-line is even.
When Colorado has the ball: Deandre Moore Jr headlines a 3.3★ receiver group against Houston's 3★ secondary averaging 3.8 years.
Swing factor: Houston's veteran-built roster carries just 9% blue chips; Colorado starts 73% portal additions, including four new DBs.
X-factor: Houston travels to Boulder's altitude for a Friday game in mid-November, Week 11 on the road.