The BYU basketball team is aiming to maintain its momentum following a victory over Baylor, as they prepare to host the Colorado Buffaloes at home. This upcoming game not only promises to be a competition on the court, but will also feature the emotional ceremony of retiring the jersey of Cougars’ legend Jimmer Fredette during halftime.
Fans can catch the action on FS1, with the game scheduled to tip off at 2:00 PM Mountain Time on Saturday, February 14th, 2026. For those preferring radio coverage, BYU Radio and KSL News Radio (102.7 FM / 1160 AM) will provide live commentary.
According to KenPom, a leading source for college basketball analytics, BYU is heavily favored to win with a 90% chance and a projected final score of 90-76 against Colorado. The Buffaloes are coming off a troubling 78-44 loss to Texas Tech, which prompted their coach, Tad Boyle, to challenge his players to improve. How they respond to that setback will be crucial as they take on a resurgent BYU team.
Historically, BYU has demonstrated strong offensive capabilities, currently ranked fourth nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency. However, the Cougars have faced challenges defensively, slipping to 54th in adjusted defensive efficiency after a string of four consecutive losses. This sharp decline from their earlier performance, which had them within the top 15, highlights the urgency for improvement on that end of the floor as they look forward to the remainder of the season.
In terms of upcoming competition, KenPom outlines a challenging schedule for BYU. Detailed predictions suggest they will likely end this stretch with a record between 22 and 23 wins, with a difficult future matchup against Arizona featuring a mere 13% chance of victory. Remaining home games against UCF and Texas Tech offer more favorable odds. BYU has already secured 18 wins and could potentially finish the season with as many as 25 regular-season victories, with probabilities diminishing as the anticipated win totals grow.
Currently projected as a 6-seed by analyst Joe Lunardi, the Cougars have seen their prospects for a higher seed in the NCAA Tournament fluctuate greatly in recent weeks. A winning streak could well position BYU for a top-four seed, reinvigorating hopes of a strong postseason run. With the right intensity and performance against Colorado, BYU could set the stage for a successful remainder of the season.