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Texas Tech defeats Colorado 29-7, handing Deion Sanders third straight loss

The Red Raiders win 29-7 in Boulder, extending Colorado's losing streak under Deion Sanders.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:18:04 GMT

Texas Tech defeated Colorado 29-7 on Oct. 4 in Boulder, giving Deion Sanders his third straight loss as head coach of the Buffaloes, Bleacher Report reported.

What happened

Colorado’s new quarterback Isaac Wilson, installed after Julian Lewis’s struggles, attempted 44 passes and 17 rushes but threw three interceptions, including a pick‑six. The Buffers committed four turnovers and missed two field goals. Texas Tech, despite gaining fewer total yards (375‑315) and converting just 3 of 12 third‑down attempts, controlled the ground game with 181 rushing yards, turned the ball over zero times and made all its field‑goal attempts.

What was said

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Key facts

• Texas Tech won 29-7 over Colorado (bleacherreport.com)
• Colorado quarterback Isaac Wilson threw three interceptions, one returned for a touchdown (bleacherreport.com)
• Texas Tech finished with 181 rushing yards and no turnovers (bleacherreport.com)

Sources

• [1] bleacherreport.com — originally reported as “Deion Sanders, Colorado vs. Texas Tech Final Box Score, Top Player Stats and Highlights”