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College Football Rankings: Projected top 25 for 2017

By Andrew Hammond

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) makes a catch ahead of Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) during the fourth quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) makes a catch ahead of Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) during the fourth quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Colorado Buffaloes running back Phillip Lindsay (23) avoids the tackle of Oklahoma State Cowboys safety Jordan Sterns (13) during the first half at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Colorado Buffaloes running back Phillip Lindsay (23) avoids the tackle of Oklahoma State Cowboys safety Jordan Sterns (13) during the first half at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /
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Colorado Buffaloes

Last week: 10-4 Record

Colorado was the Cinderella team of the 2016-17 Pac-12 season, in 2017 they won’t be coming out of nowhere. Head coach Mike MacIntyre is starting to build something around the Colorado Buffaloes program and they should be a player in the south division for the next few seasons.

The last two games for the Buffs this past season were indications of how far the program has come and how far they have to go in order to compete for conference championships. Washington and Oklahoma State slapped the Buffaloes around and as expected with both squads being much more proven over the last few seasons. One of the biggest questions remains will the Colorado defense drop off with defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt going to Oregon just after the new year. Next season, it’s possible that Colorado brings in a top 25 recruiting class, add that with emerging starting QB Steven Montez and running back Philip Lindsay and the Buffaloes have a chance to make some noise out west again.

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