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Texas Tech Favored vs. Colorado After 4-0 Start

The No. 12 Texas Tech Red Raiders, 4-0 for the first time since 2012-2013, face the 2-2 Colorado Buffaloes in Week 5 college football.

Despite throwing interceptions on three consecutive drives last week, Texas Tech routed Sam Houston 49-14, with linebacker Austin Romaine returning two interceptions for touchdowns. Colorado has dropped their last two games after a 2-0 start, getting outscored 64-20. The Buffaloes made a quarterback change against Baylor, benching Julian Lewis for Isaac Wilson, who finished with 156 passing yards and a touchdown. afsport.lat

Quarterback Will Hammond has thrown five interceptions this season compared to four touchdown passes, though he ranks fourth in the Big 12 with 968 passing yards. Texas Tech averages the sixth-fewest yards per game in the conference. Colorado struggles defensively, allowing the third-most total yards and second-most points per game in the Big 12. The Red Raiders are favored to extend their winning streak and start 5-0 for the second consecutive season.