Texas Tech football secures win over Colorado with strong second half
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 3:14 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Texas Tech defeated Colorado 29-7 on October 3 in Boulder, marking their second victory at Folsom Field. After a sluggish first half that ended 3-0, Texas Tech surged in the second half, scoring 26 unanswered points. The Red Raiders intercepted Colorado quarterback Isaac Wilson four times during this stretch, including two by Brice Pollock. Terrance Carter Jr. caught an 11-yard touchdown pass and also tallied a 30-yard rushing score. The victory improves Texas Tech's record to 5-0 this season and 2-0 in the Big 12.
- •Texas Tech outscored Colorado 26-0 in the second half
- •Red Raiders intercepted four passes, including two by Brice Pollock
- •Terrance Carter Jr. scored on both a touchdown catch and a rushing attempt
- •Cameron Dickey left the game with an injury
- •Texas Tech improves to 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the Big 12
- 3:14 AMYahoo Sports — Texas Tech football report card: What are 4 second-half INTs worth?
"The Texas Tech football beat Colorado on the road for only the second time. Grading the Red Raiders after a suspect first half, strong second half.
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