Texas Tech at Colorado Week 5 College Football Matchup Texas Tech at Colorado Matchup - Week 5
Sat, Oct 3 2026 · Week 5 · 🏟 Folsom Field Boulder, CO · Turf · 50,183 cap
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Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2026 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2025 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Texas Tech
40
Colorado
11
P&R Line Texas Tech -28.5
P&R Total O/U 51
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
Texas Tech has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Texas Tech entering this game.
Momentum Control
80.6%
Texas Tech wins
Strong
Game Control
75.9%
Texas Tech wins
Solid
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Texas Tech · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Texas Tech 2026 Schedule
Texas Tech's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Texas Tech vs Abilene Christian-37
Sat 9/12Texas Tech at Oregon State-31.5
Sat 9/19Texas Tech vs Houston-22.5
Sat 9/26Texas Tech vs Sam Houston-38
Sat 10/3Texas Tech at Colorado-28.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/17Texas Tech vs Arizona State-24.5
Sat 10/24Texas Tech at Cincinnati-23.5
Sat 10/31Texas Tech vs Arizona-19.5
Sat 11/7Texas Tech vs West Virginia-30
Sat 11/14Texas Tech at Oklahoma State-20
Sat 11/21Texas Tech at Baylor-22.5
Sat 11/28Texas Tech vs TCU-22.5
Colorado 2026 Schedule
Colorado's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 9/3Colorado at Georgia Tech+12
Sat 9/12Colorado vs Weber State-19.5
Sat 9/19Colorado at Northwestern+9
Sat 9/26Colorado at Baylor+9
Sat 10/3Colorado vs Texas Tech+28.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/17Colorado vs Utah+11.5
Sat 10/24Colorado at Oklahoma State+11.5
Sat 10/31Colorado vs Kansas State+8
Sat 11/7Colorado at Arizona State+12
Sat 11/14Colorado vs Houston+9.5
Sat 11/21Colorado at Cincinnati+8
Sat 11/28Colorado vs UCF+3
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Texas Tech PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Texas Tech
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Texas Tech
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Texas Tech
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Texas Tech #28
+0.457
Colorado #99
+0.028
Texas Tech Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Texas Tech #38
+0.758
Colorado #84
+0.216
Texas Tech Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Texas Tech #1
0.233
Colorado #80
0.151
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Texas Tech Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Texas Tech #41
+8.013
Colorado #95
+5.891
Texas Tech Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Texas Tech #61
+0.858
Colorado #131
+0.653
Texas Tech Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Texas Tech #1
64.0
Colorado #78
71.3
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Texas Tech Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season (prior year — 2026 data not yet available) · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Texas Tech Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Texas Tech #3
27.6
Colorado #72
0.1
Offense Rating
Texas Tech #3
29.0
Colorado #70
15.7
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Texas Tech #3
1.3
Colorado #69
15.6
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Texas Tech Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Texas Tech #1
2.46
Colorado #112
0.42
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Texas Tech #4
0.39
Colorado #76
1.25
Texas Tech +2.05
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 80.6% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Texas Tech Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Texas Tech #3
76.0
Colorado #89
33.2
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Texas Tech #5
16.3
Colorado #108
50.9
Texas Tech +42.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Texas Tech
Joey McGuire #47
35–18 (66%) · Yr 5 at school
OC Mack Leftwich Yr 2 #3
DC Shiel Wood Yr 2 #4
Staff Rating
3.85 #8
Colorado
Deion Sanders #108
16–21 (43%) · Yr 4 at school
OC Brennan Marion Yr 1 #19
DC Chris Marve Yr 1 #34
Staff Rating
2.91 #54
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: CSS is not a predictive ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: GS is not a predictive ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself