| MATCHUP | Texas Tech Red Raiders | Colorado Buffaloes |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-0 | 2-2 |
| Spread | -13.5 -105 | +13.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | -535 | +400 |
| Total | Over 50.5 (-110) | Under 50.5 (-110) |
| Where | Folsom Field, Boulder, CO | |
| When | Saturday, October 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | FOX | |
Texas Tech Raiders Betting Preview
The Texas Tech Red Raiders enter Saturday night’s matchup with a perfect 4-0 overall win-loss record (3-0 home record, 1-0 mark on the road), including victories over Abilene Christian, Oregon State, Sam Houston State and the Houston Cougars.The Texas Tech offense has been productive through four games played in 2026. The Red Raiders are averaging 36.3 points per game while producing 429.5 total yards per contest. Texas Tech has accumulated 250.8 passing yards and 178.8 rushing yards per game.
Shifting our focus to the defensive side of the football, Texas Tech has allowed 18.5 points per game while surrendering 348 total yards per contest. Examining the data just presented more closely, the Red Raiders have been solid defensively and have consistently limited opposing offenses.
Through four games played in 2026, quarterback Will Hammond has compiled 968 passing yards and four passing touchdowns. Running back J’Koby Williams has amassed 285 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns. Talented wide receiver Kenny Johnson has been a major contributor in the receiving department, accumulating 16 receptions and 290 receiving yards.
Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview
The Colorado Buffaloes enter Saturday night’s contest with a 2-2 record (1-0 record at home, 1-2 mark on the road) after posting victories over Georgia Tech and Weber State while losing consecutive games to Northwestern and the Baylor Bears.The Colorado offense has been average in 2026. Let’s dive into the Colorado Buffaloes relevant team data to better shed light on my previous statement. The Buffaloes are averaging 21.5 points per game while generating 399 total yards per contest, including 242.5 passing yards and 156.5 rushing yards per game.
Defensively, Colorado has allowed 24.5 points per game through four contests this season. The Buffaloes have struggled recently, allowing 64 combined points in losses to Northwestern and Baylor.
Quarterback Julian Lewis has compiled 733 passing yards, six passing touchdowns and two interceptions. Running back Micah Welch has amassed 213 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. Wide receiver Joseph Williams has been Colorado’s top receiving threat, accumulating 22 receptions, 361 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.
Why the Texas Tech Raiders will win.
• Offensive firepower. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are averaging 36.3 points per game this season.• Defensive stability. Texas Tech has allowed 18.5 points per game through four contests.
• Ability to win on the road. The Red Raiders defeated the Oregon State Beavers 35-24 in the team’s only game played away from home.
• Offensive talent. Will Hammond has compiled 968 passing yards while J’Koby Williams has added 285 rushing yards.
Why the Colorado Buffaloes will win.
• Home field advantage. The Colorado Buffaloes will play this game at Folsom Field.• Quarterback play. Julian Lewis has compiled 733 passing yards and six passing touchdowns this season.
• Receiving talent. Joseph Williams has accumulated 361 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns through four games played in 2026.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Colorado Buffaloes Prediction
In my opinion, this matchup favors the Colorado Buffaloes staying within the number (14.5). Why? While Texas Tech enters this contest undefeated at 4-0 and has been the better team statistically, Colorado returns home after playing consecutive road games against Northwestern and Baylor.Colorado signal caller Julian Lewis has amassed 733 yards and six touchdowns through four games, while wide receiver Joseph Williams has emerged as one of the team’s better playmakers, compiling 361 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Texas Tech’s offense has been productive, but quarterback Will Hammond has struggled with consistency, throwing five interceptions this season, which could create opportunities for Colorado to keep this game within the number. With that said, I am backing the Colorado Buffaloes plus the 14.5 points in this game.