Colorado State University Pueblo soccer is ranked No. 10 in the D2Football.com Top 25 Preseason Media poll as they prepare for the 2026 season. The ThunderWolves join Western Colorado and Chadron State as representative teams from the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. CSU Pueblo ended the previous season ranked No. 14 and is favored to perform well, having gone undefeated in league play for two consecutive years. Defending champion Ferris State leads the poll, while some upcoming opponents, including Western Colorado at No. 11 and Chadron State at No. 21, are also ranked. The ThunderWolves will kick off their season at home against Central Missouri.

By the Numbers
  • CSU Pueblo is ranked No. 10 in the preseason poll.
  • They finished the 2025 season ranked No. 14.
State of Play
  • CSU Pueblo is entering its third week of preseason training.
  • The first game is on August 27 at home against Central Missouri.
  • The ThunderWolves have six home games scheduled this season.
What's Next

The ThunderWolves will focus on maintaining their performance as the season begins, hoping to improve upon last year's ranking. Following the season opener, they will face ranked opponents including Western Colorado and Chadron State.

Bottom Line

CSU Pueblo's high preseason ranking reflects their strong performance in recent years, and success this season could further solidify their position in the national rankings.