Texas Tech defeats Colorado 29-7 amid quarterback struggles

No. 12 Texas Tech defeated the Colorado Buffaloes 29-7 in Boulder, extending their undefeated season to 5-0. While Colorado opened the game with a 75-yard touchdown drive, they were shut out for the remainder of the contest.

Colorado's struggles were centered on the quarterback position. Isaac Wilson, making his first start for the Buffaloes, completed 26 of 44 passes for 290 yards and one touchdown but threw three interceptions, including a pick-six by Texas Tech's John Curry. The loss marks Colorado's third consecutive defeat, dropping their record to 2-3.

Following the game, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders addressed the team's offensive issues, stating that the quarterback position is “disabling us and disarming us.” Sanders announced that the team will hold an open competition between Wilson, Kaneal Sweetwyne, and Julian Lewis during the upcoming bye week. Sanders also pushed back against claims that Lewis had been demoted to third string, though the young prospect did not play in the matchup.

Additionally, reports surfaced regarding a potential security lapse, with a Texas Tech fan claiming to have found a Colorado playbook at the team's hotel prior to kickoff. Images released after the game appeared to match plays used by Colorado during their opening drive.