Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Colorado Buffaloes Prediction, 10/3/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Colorado Buffaloes

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

Location: Folsom Field in Boulder, CO

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Buffaloes (+12.0)

Total/Over-Under: 49.5

The Colorado Buffaloes (2-2) will try to defeat the Texas Tech Red Raiders (4-0) at Folsom Field on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Texas Tech opens this game as 12-point favorites. The betting total is set at 49.5.

The Texas Tech Red Raiders step onto the field holding a record of 4-0 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Red Raiders stepped onto the field against the Sam Houston Bearkats and notched a win by a score of 49-14. For the game, they ran 66 plays which totaled 470 yds. The Texas Tech Red Raiders ran the football 35 times and accrued 219 yds, which had them averaging 6.3 yds per attempt. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Red Raiders conceded 74 yards on 27 tries, which is an average of 2.7 yds per run surrendered. Texas Tech allowed 23 pass completions on 38 attempts for a total of 195 yds, and a completion percentage of 60.5%.

Concerning scoring, the Texas Tech Red Raiders have an average of 36.3 points per game. As a team they're maintaining an average of 178.8 yards rushing which has them sitting 48th in Division 1. The Red Raiders have earned 1,718 yards in total this season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Texas Tech has compiled 6 passing touchdowns and 11 touchdowns on the ground. Texas Tech has a total of 94 1st downs as an offense, and they have committed 23 penalties for 212 yds. They have turned the football over 8 times.

Concerning yards through the air, the Red Raiders have given up 1,014 yds which puts them in 114th in the nation. They are allowing 253.5 yards per contest via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 62.5%. For the season, they are giving up 348.3 yards/contest which puts them 70th in college football. They have relinquished 8 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 0 touchdown via the ground game. The opposition is running for an average of 3.4 yards per run and 94.8 yards on the ground per contest on the season. During this campaign, they have conceded 379 yards via the ground game in 4 games. The Red Raiders rank 37th in D-1 concerning their opponents scoring, allowing 18.5 points per contest.

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The Buffaloes step onto the field holding a record of 2-2 for this season. When they last played, the Buffaloes took a defeat with a final score of 23-13 against the Baylor Bears. Colorado relinquished 35 running attempts for 116 yards (3.3 yards per carry). The Buffaloes secondary allowed a completion rate of 48.7%, relinquishing 221 yds on 19 out of 39 passing. The Buffaloes finished with 363 yds while running 81 plays (4.5 yards per play). Colorado ran for 2.1 yards per tote, finishing with 83 yards on 39 carries.

The Colorado Buffaloes average 399.0 yards per outing, which has them ranked 73rd in college football. The Colorado offense has accrued 329 yards of penalties on 37 violations, ranking them 8th in the nation in terms of helping out the other team. They hold an average of 156.5 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 626 yards for the year. They have tossed 2 picks while surrendering 5 fumbles and they have obtained 87 first downs. In terms of the points being put on the board, the Buffaloes currently sit 114th in the nation maintaining an average of 21.5 PPG. Over the course of the season thus far, the Buffaloes have thrown for 970 yards via the pass as well as an average of 242.5 passing yards per contest, ranking them 60th in the country.

The Buffaloes are giving up 24.5 PPG, which has them ranked 82nd in the nation. Colorado has conceded a total of 471 rushing yards (117.8 yards per outing) in addition to 2 touchdowns by way of the ground game so far this year. They have yielded 8 touchdowns through the air and 237.3 yards/game, which has them sitting 106th in D-1. The Buffaloes defense has taken the field for 282 plays, which has them ranked 112th in D-1. They have totaled 3 fumbles and 2 picks so far this season. This season, they have allowed 98 total points.

Who will win tonight's Red Raiders/Buffaloes college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Red Raiders -12.0

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