No. 12 Texas Tech Capitalizes on Four Interceptions to Defeat Colorado 29-7

No. 12 Texas Tech stayed unbeaten with a dominant 29-7 victory over Colorado, moving to 5-0 in Big 12 play Denver7. The Red Raiders turned the game into a blowout by capitalizing on four Colorado interceptions, including a pick-six by linebacker John Curry that shifted momentum decisively in the second half Dallas News.
Colorado led 7-3 at halftime — their first halftime lead over an FBS opponent in over a year — but Texas Tech's defense took over afterward KMJNOW. The Buffaloes, already the most penalized team in the Big 12, compounded their mistakes with an unsuccessful fake punt and missed field goals that proved costly Denver7.
Texas Tech's defense suffocated Colorado after halftime, turning four interceptions into scoring opportunities. Linebacker John Curry picked off a pass in the end zone for a touchdown that swung the game KMJNOW. Brice Pollock also recorded an interception as Colorado's offense completely fell apart Denver7.
The Buffaloes shot themselves in the foot with multiple self-inflicted wounds. Isaac Wilson threw an interception, while Colorado also missed field goals and botched a fake punt attempt that went nowhere Denver7. Being the most penalized team in the Big 12 only made matters worse as the game spiraled out of control.
Head coach Joey McGuire became the first Texas Tech football coach to reach 40 wins in 58 or fewer games Dallas News. The Red Raiders' 5-0 start marks their second consecutive unbeaten season start, establishing McGuire as a transformational figure in the program's recent history.
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