The No. 12 Texas Tech Red Raiders (4-0) visit the Colorado Buffaloes (2-2) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Folsom Field, Boulder, CO. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET, and the game airs on FOX. DraftKings lists the spread at TTU -13.5 with a total of 50.5; moneylines are Texas Tech -575 · Colorado +425. Below is our Texas Tech vs Colorado preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Texas Tech vs Colorado Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | No. 12 Texas Tech at Colorado |
| Records | Texas Tech 4-0 · Colorado 2-2 |
| Spread | TTU -13.5 |
| Moneyline | Texas Tech -575 · Colorado +425 |
| Total | 50.5 |
| Venue | Folsom Field, Boulder, CO |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | FOX |
| Head Coaches | Texas Tech: HC Joey McGuire, OC Mack Leftwich · Colorado: HC Deion Sanders, OC Brennan Marion |
Texas Tech Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 4-0 overall, 1-0 in Big 12 play, and they are ranked No. 12 in this week’s AP Top 25. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 33-10 vs Abilene Christian; Sep 12 — W 35-24 at Oregon State; Sep 18 — W 28-26 vs Houston; Sep 26 — W 49-14 vs Sam Houston. Most recently, Texas Tech beat Sam Houston 49-14 at home. Through 4 games, Texas Tech is averaging 36.2 points scored and 18.5 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Joey McGuire (head coach since 2022). Offensive coordinator: Mack Leftwich. Defensive coordinators: Rob Greene / Shiel Wood.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Will Hammond (QB) — 80/116, 968 yards, 4 TD, 5 INT
- Rushing leader: J'Koby Williams (RB) — 46 carries, 285 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Kenny Johnson (WR) — 16 receptions, 290 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: A.J. Holmes Jr. (DL) — 2.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Ben Roberts (LB) — 29 total tackles
Strengths: An unbeaten 4-0 start; an offense scoring 36.2 points per game; a defense holding opponents to 18.5 points per game. Questions: Ball security at quarterback (5 interceptions for Will Hammond).
Colorado Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Colorado Buffaloes are 2-2 overall, 0-1 in Big 12 play. Results to date: Sep 3 — W 14-13 at Georgia Tech; Sep 12 — W 52-21 vs Weber State; Sep 19 — L 41-7 at Northwestern; Sep 26 — L 23-13 at Baylor. Most recently, Colorado lost to Baylor 23-13 on the road. Through 4 games, Colorado is averaging 21.5 points scored and 24.5 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Deion Sanders (head coach since 2023). Offensive coordinator: Brennan Marion. Defensive coordinator: Chris Marve.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Julian Lewis (QB) — 61/95, 733 yards, 6 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Micah Welch (RB) — 42 carries, 213 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Joseph Williams (WR) — 22 receptions, 361 yards, 4 TD
- Sacks leader: Lamont Lester Jr. (DL) — 4 sacks
- Tackles leader: Randon Fontenette (DB) — 32 total tackles
Strengths: A pass rush paced by Lamont Lester Jr. (4 sacks). Questions: The response to a 23-13 loss at Baylor.
How to Watch Texas Tech vs Colorado
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: Folsom Field, Boulder, CO
- TV / Streaming: FOX
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.