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Colorado football struggles continue with loss to Texas Tech

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 1:08 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Colorado football struggles continue with loss to Texas Tech
Summary

Colorado football dropped its third consecutive game, losing 29-7 at home against No. 11 Texas Tech on October 5. Coach Deion Sanders faces scrutiny as the team's performance raises questions about accountability and program direction. The Buffaloes, now 2-3 and winless in Big 12 play, must regroup during their bye week before facing No. 12 Utah on October 17. Concerns grow over roster turnover due to the transfer portal and the overall lack of improvement since key players departed after the 2024 season.

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  • •Colorado loses 29-7 to Texas Tech on October 5.
  • •Buffaloes are 2-3 and winless in Big 12 play.
  • •Deion Sanders faces criticism for team accountability.
  • •Colorado has a bye week before hosting Utah on October 17.
  • •Concerns over player retention amid transfer portal issues.
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  • 1:08 PMYahoo Sports — Colorado football's problems run deeper than Deion Sanders thinks
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Coach Prime might use the bye week to reflect on the first part of the season and what's wrong in Boulder.

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