The Colorado Buffaloes cracked the season's first College Football Playoff top 25 rankings, a remarkable feat for a school that won just four games last season.
The big picture:The Buffs (6-2) came in 20th in the rankings, out Tuesday.
Why it matters: It's the school's first appearance in the rankings since 2020.
The intrigue: CU must keep winning for a shot at the new playoff format set to debut this season.
The CFP rankings will determine which schools will compete for the national championship.
What's next: Colorado travels to Lubbock, Texas, on Saturday for a pivotal game against the Texas Tech Raiders.