Texas Tech 29 · Colorado 7
October 3, 2026 · Folsom Field
Folsom Field · 2026-10-03
The final score was Texas Tech 29 · Colorado 7. The breakdown below uses this game’s figures, separate from season averages.
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Colorado BuffaloesThe scoring path
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech Red Raiders | 3 | 0 | 9 | 17 | 29 |
| Colorado Buffaloes | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Measure | Texas Tech Red Raiders | Colorado Buffaloes |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 19 | 22 |
| Total yards | 315 | 375 |
| Passing yards | 134 | 297 |
| Rushing yards | 181 | 78 |
| Third-down conversions | 3-12 | 6-16 |
| Giveaways | 0 | 4 |
| Possession time | 28:56 | 31:04 |
Third-down conversion is shown as its own measure. It is not a substitute for overall play success rate. A dash means the source did not supply that field.
The Lab’s result test
Texas Tech Red Raiders won by 22 points. Q4 supplied the largest scoring swing in the winner’s favor, a +17-points period. The chart shows the result’s path; the box score helps explain what created it.
Texas Tech Red Raiders produced 315 total yards; Colorado Buffaloes produced 375. Yardage describes how much ground was gained, not whether the most valuable drives were finished.
Texas Tech Red Raiders committed 0 giveaways against the opponent’s 4. That possession advantage gave the winner fewer mistakes to overcome.
The next test is repeatability. Separate staying on schedule from long gains, then examine field position and drive finishing. A large yardage total can coexist with missed scoring chances; a short field can make a modest drive valuable.
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| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech | 3 | 0 | 9 | 17 | 29 |
| Colorado | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
The turning points
Carter puts Tech ahead
11-yard touchdown catch makes it 12-7
Curry adds a defensive TD
Interception return makes it 22-7
Joyner finishes the scoring
30-yard rushing touchdown
0 vs 4
TURNOVERSTexas Tech / Colorado
181 vs 78
RUSHING YARDSTexas Tech / Colorado
Game references
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- Official box score
- Play by play