Texas Tech Beats Colorado Amid Playbook Controversy

No. 12 Texas Tech rallied from a 7-3 halftime deficit to beat Colorado 29-7, improving to 5-0 as the Buffaloes fell to 2-3 and lost their third straight. Isaac Wilson, making his first start over Julian Lewis, threw for 290 yards and was intercepted four times, including a fourth-quarter pick-six; Colorado’s turnovers helped Texas Tech score 19 points. The Buffaloes outgained the Red Raiders 375-315 but were hurt by turnovers, missed field goals, a failed fake punt and penalties. After the game, reports said Texas Tech fans found what appeared to be Colorado’s playbook at the Buffaloes’ hotel, with listed plays reportedly matching calls used early in the game; coach Deion Sanders called the situation “blatant.” Colorado entered its bye week facing questions about staff oversight, quarterback consistency and its recurring mistakes.