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Colorado vs Stanford
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Colorado Buffaloes | 6 | Stanford leads |
 Stanford Cardinal | 7 |
Meetings since 1904: 13. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
6-7 Regular season
4-6 Last 10
20-30 Avg score
5 Longest Stanford win run
Biggest Colorado win 31-17 in 1987, a 14-point margin.
Biggest Colorado loss 0-48 in 2012, a 48-point margin.
Every Colorado vs Stanford meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Stanford win | Boulder | 43-46 |
| 2020 | Colorado win | Stanford | 35-32 |
| 2019 | Colorado win | Boulder | 16-13 |
| 2016 | Colorado win | Stanford | 10-5 |
| 2015 | Stanford win | Boulder | 10-42 |
| 2012 | Stanford win | Boulder | 0-48 |
| 2011 | Stanford win | Stanford | 7-48 |
| 1993 | Stanford win | Stanford | 37-41 |
| 1991 | Stanford win | Stanford | 21-28 |
| 1990 | Colorado win | Boulder | 21-17 |
| 1987 | Colorado win | Boulder | 31-17 |
| 1977 | Colorado win | Boulder | 27-21 |
| 1904 | Stanford win | Stanford | 0-33 |
Scores from the Colorado perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1904.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Stanford Cardinal lead the series since 1904, 7-6. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Colorado and Stanford meet.
How to watch Colorado vs Stanford
When Colorado and Stanford are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Colorado radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Colorado vs Stanford time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Colorado this season
Follow Colorado in the title race on the Big 12 standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the Big 12 rivalry pages, or browse every Big 12 matchup.
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Colorado vs Stanford: the essentials
Colorado Buffaloes vs Stanford Cardinal is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big 12 against the ACC (Power 4). Stanford Cardinal lead the series since 1904, 7-6. Across 13 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Colorado vs Stanford head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Colorado Buffaloes team hub, the Big 12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Stanford against the whole conference, see Stanford vs the Big 12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Colorado and Stanford?
Stanford Cardinal lead the series since 1904, 7-6. The two programs have met 13 times on record.
How can I watch Colorado vs Stanford?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Colorado and Stanford in the same conference?
No. Colorado plays in the Big 12. Stanford plays in the ACC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.