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No. 12 Texas Tech Faces Struggling Colorado

The 4-0 No. 12 Texas Tech Red Raiders face the 2-2 Colorado Buffaloes in Week 5, with both teams seeking to resolve key issues before conference play intensifies.

Despite throwing three straight interceptions against Sam Houston, Texas Tech still dominated 49-14. Linebacker Austin Romaine's two interception returns for touchdowns helped build a 21-0 lead. Quarterback Will Hammond has struggled with five interceptions this season but ranks fourth in the Big 12 with 968 passing yards. palladian.co.za

Colorado has dropped two straight games after a 2-0 start, outscored 64-20. The Buffaloes benched starter Julian Lewis for Isaac Wilson in the second half against Baylor, but still allow the third-most yards and second-most points in the Big 12. With their quarterback situation unsettled, Colorado faces a tough challenge against the favored Red Raiders.