The No. 21 Colorado Buffaloes were ranked in the AP Top 25 for the first time this season on Oct. 27, thanks to coach Deion Sanders’ inspiring second season and quarterback Shedeur Sanders' standout performances. The Buffaloes have risen by two ranks in the Nov. 4 edition. Meanwhile, Texas Tech under Joey McGuire appears to have improved its defense to give solid support to its strong offense.
This Week 11 matchup will test Colorado as they host the Texas Tech Red Raiders (6-3) in Boulder. Coming off 34-23 victory over Cincinnati, Colorado has boosted its record to 6-2. Deion Sanders’ team continues to thrive, with Travis Hunter emerging as a 2024 Paul Hornung Award finalist, awarded to the most versatile player in college football.
How to listen to the game on radio
Fans can tune into the Texas Tech vs Colorado game through each team’s flagship radio stations. For the Colorado Buffaloes, KOA NewsRadio (850 AM) serves as the primary station for live game coverage. Meanwhile, Texas Tech’s radio broadcasts are covered by Double T 97.3 FM.
Additionally, the game will be available on SiriusXM, which offers college football fans access to live game broadcasts, including a special offer of three months of service for just $1. This promotion covers a range of sports, including NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL games, along with extensive college sports coverage, making it a go-to platform for comprehensive sports listening.
What time is the Texas Tech vs Colorado game?
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are set to face off against the Colorado Buffaloes at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 9. It will take place at Folsom Field, Colorado’s home turf in Boulder.
Here are some details that you need to know:
When: Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 4 p.m. ET
Location: Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas
TV: FOX
Live Stream: Sling and Fubo
Shedeur Sanders is performing at an elite level, ranking in the top eight nationally for passing yards, completion rate, and touchdowns. He will be up against a struggling Texas Tech secondary. For Colorado, Sanders leads with 2,591 passing yards, while LaJohntay Wester and Will Sheppard are key targets. Defensively, Cam’Ron Silmon and Nikhai Hill-Green have been instrumental with 51 and 49 tackles, respectively.
On the other hand, Tahj Brooks has been a powerhouse on the ground for Texas Tech, with over 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns, though he will face an improved Colorado defense.
Brooks and QB Behren Morton lead Texas Tech's offense, with the latter notching up 2,300 passing yards and 19 touchdowns. Defenders Jacob Rodriguez and Chapman Lewis anchor Tech’s defense with strong tackle and interception stats.
Texas Tech vs Colorado: Head-to-Head history
The head-to-head history between Texas Tech and Colorado reflects a balanced rivalry, with both teams tied at 5-5 across their ten previous matchups from 1962 to 2010.
Their last meeting took place on October 23, 2010, in Boulder, where Texas Tech narrowly edged out a victory, defeating Colorado 27-24.
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