Colorado Col. (#25 OER) holds a meaningful edge overall, but Air Force (#40) is a credible opponent.
Defensively, Colorado Col. has the advantage (DE #18 vs. #42).
Schedule context: Colorado Col. has faced tougher competition (SOS #8) than Air Force (SOS #41).
Air Force's record has been bolstered by good fortune — their underlying efficiency ranks #40 nationally.
Colorado Col. (13-17-6) may be better than their record suggests — they've been unlucky relative to their #25 efficiency rating.