Colorado’s collegiate athletic programs continue to make waves nationwide, showcasing exceptional depth and competitive excellence across NCAA Divisions I, II, and III. From powerhouse cross country dynasties to dominant soccer and hockey squads, here is how Centennial State universities are stacking up in the latest National Coaches Association rankings.

⚽ Soccer

Women’s Soccer

• Division I: The University of Colorado (9-4-1) recently slipped out of the United Soccer Coaches DI Top 25, but the Buffaloes remain right on the cusp, actively receiving votes in the national poll.

• Division II: Regis University (12-2-0) and the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) (9-3-2) are both pulling in valuable votes in the DII national conversation.

Men’s Soccer

• Division II: Colorado is a juggernaut in DII men’s soccer, boasting multiple teams in the national top 25. CSU Pueblo (10-0-2) anchors the state at No. 6, while UCCS (8-1-5) sits firmly at No. 16. Meanwhile, Regis (6-3-3) and Fort Lewis College (7-4-2) are both earning national recognition with votes.

🏐 Volleyball

The hardwood has proven to be a battleground for Colorado programs, with strong representation across all three NCAA divisions in the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) polls:

• Division I: The University of Colorado (12-4) is No. 24, while rival Colorado State University (13-3) is receiving votes.

• Division II: A quartet of programs is knocking on the door of the top 25, with Colorado Mesa (15-3), Colorado School of Mines (15-3), UCCS (12-6), and MSU Denver (12-6) all receiving votes.

• Division III: Colorado College (13-2) leads the state’s DIII presence and drew national votes.

🏃 Cross Country

The U.S. Track & Field & Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) polls highlight extraordinary depth across the state, with six different Centennial State schools ranked in both the men’s and women’s divisions simultaneously:

• Division I:

  • University of Colorado: Men rank 3rd, Women rank 9th.

• Division II Powerhouses:

  • Adams State University: Men rank 3rd, Women rank 1st.

  • Colorado School of Mines: Men rank 2nd, Women rank 4th.

  • Western Colorado University: Men rank 5th, Women rank 5th.

  • UCCS: Men rank 13th, Women rank 7th.

  • CSU Pueblo: Men rank 24th, Women rank 18th.

• Division III:

  • Colorado College: The women’s squad is ranked No. 26 nationally.

🏒 Men’s Hockey

On the ice, the state’s powerhouse hockey programs have started their campaigns in dominant fashion according to the USCHO.com rankings:

• Division I: The University of Denver (2-0-0) sets the gold standard, opening the season ranked No. 1 overall. Colorado College (2-0-0) joins them in the top tier, opening at No. 12.