Colorado prepares for challenge against No. 10 Texas Tech offense
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 8:08 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Colorado's defense faces No. 10 Texas Tech on Saturday at Folsom Field, entering with concerns about depth after two consecutive losses. Texas Tech, boasting a strong 4-0 record, averages 36.3 points and features quarterback Will Hammond, who has thrown for nearly 1,000 yards this season. Colorado allows 24.5 points per game and struggles with third-down conversions. Key injuries to players like defensive end Lamont Lester Jr. add to the Buffaloes' challenges as they attempt to stop the Red Raiders' effective run game and high-powered offense.
- •Texas Tech averages 427.3 yards and 36.3 points per game.
- •Quarterback Will Hammond has 968 passing yards and four touchdowns.
- •Colorado allows 24.5 points and struggles with third-down defense.
- •Key players injured include Lamont Lester Jr. and Tyler Martinez.
- •The game is set for Saturday at Folsom Field.
- 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — How Colorado's defense matches up with Texas Tech's offense
"Colorado's thin defense faces No. 10 Texas Tech, led by Will Hammond and its productive running-back tandem. Here's how the two units stack up.
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