- Matchup: Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Colorado Buffaloes
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Venue: Folsom Field, Boulder, CO
- Broadcast: FOX
- Point Spread: Buffaloes (+12.0)
- Over/Under: 49.5
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The Colorado Buffaloes (2-2) are set to take on the unbeaten Texas Tech Red Raiders (4-0) at Folsom Field on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Texas Tech is favored by 12 points, with the over/under total established at 49.5.
Entering this matchup, the Texas Tech Red Raiders boast an impressive 4-0 record this season. Their most recent performance saw them overpower the Sam Houston Bearkats, clinching a dominant victory with a score of 49-14. The Red Raiders executed 66 plays, racking up 470 total yards. On the ground, Texas Tech carried the ball 35 times for 219 yards, achieving an impressive average of 6.3 yards per attempt. Defensively, they allowed just 74 rushing yards on 27 attempts, averaging 2.7 yards per carry against them. In the passing game, Texas Tech’s defense surrendered 23 completions out of 38 attempts for 195 yards, maintaining a completion percentage of 60.5%.
Scoring-wise, the Texas Tech Red Raiders average a solid 36.3 points per game. They currently rank 48th in Division 1 with an average of 178.8 rushing yards. For the season, Texas Tech has amassed a total of 1,718 yards, with 6 touchdowns through the air and 11 on the ground. The team has recorded 94 first downs and incurred 23 penalties totaling 212 yards, along with 8 turnovers.
In terms of pass defense, Texas Tech has allowed 1,014 passing yards, placing them at 114th nationally. They give up an average of 253.5 passing yards per game along with a 62.5% completion rate. Over the course of the season, their defense has allowed an average of 348.3 total yards per game, ranking 70th overall. They’ve conceded 8 passing touchdowns without giving up any rushing touchdowns. Opponents are averaging 3.4 yards per carry and 94.8 rushing yards per game, with Texas Tech allowing a total of 379 rushing yards in 4 games. They rank 37th in Division 1 for opponent scoring, allowing 18.5 points per game.
The Colorado Buffaloes enter this matchup with a 2-2 record. In their last game, they faced the Baylor Bears but fell short with a final score of 23-13. Colorado allowed 116 rushing yards on 35 carries, averaging 3.3 yards per attempt. The Buffaloes’ secondary recorded a completion rate of 48.7%, allowing 221 passing yards on 19 completions out of 39 attempts. Overall, Colorado managed 363 yards while running 81 plays at an average of 4.5 yards per play, rushing for just 83 yards on 39 attempts (2.1 yards per carry).
The Buffaloes’ offense averages 399.0 total yards per game, ranking them 73rd in college football. They have accumulated 329 yards from 37 penalties, placing them 8th nationally in penalties given. Their rushing attack averages 156.5 yards per game, totaling 626 rushing yards for the season. Additionally, Colorado has thrown 2 interceptions and fumbled the ball 5 times, while securing 87 first downs. Unfortunately, they rank 114th in points scored, averaging just 21.5 points per game. So far this season, Colorado has thrown for 970 passing yards, averaging 242.5 yards through the air per game, which is 60th overall.
On the defensive side, the Buffaloes allow an average of 24.5 points per game, ranking them 82nd nationally. They have surrendered a total of 471 rushing yards this season (117.8 yards per game), along with 2 rushing touchdowns. Through the air, they’ve also given up 8 touchdowns and 237.3 passing yards per game, placing them 106th in Division 1. Colorado’s defense has been active on 282 plays, ranking them 112th overall this season, with 3 fumbles and 2 interceptions recorded. They have allowed 98 points cumulatively this year.
Who will prevail in this Red Raiders vs. Buffaloes matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back the Red Raiders at -12.0
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