No. 12 Texas Tech Faces Colorado

No. 12 Texas Tech (4-0) enters as the favorite against Colorado (2-2) in Week 5. The Red Raiders are seeking their fifth consecutive win despite quarterback Will Hammond throwing more interceptions (five) than touchdowns (four) this season. Colorado has dropped two straight games after a 2-0 start and is facing quarterback uncertainty after benching starter Julian Lewis for Isaac Wilson.

Linebacker Austin Romaine helped power Texas Tech's 49-14 win over Sam Houston last week by returning two interceptions for touchdowns. Colorado's defense struggles, allowing the third-most yards per game in the Big 12, while Texas Tech looks to build on its best start since 2012. rocore.sbs