Colorado Buffaloes Football vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Football Match Player Stats

The Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Texas Tech Red Raiders 41-27 on November 9, 2024, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. The match saw an exciting back-and-forth contest with Colorado rallying in the second half after trailing at halftime. The Buffaloes were led by their quarterback, Shedeur Sanders, who completed 30 of 43 passes for 291 yards and three touchdowns. His standout performance was capped off by a defensive fumble recovery for a touchdown. On the ground, Isaiah Augustave struggled with just 32 yards, while Travis Hunter impressed in the receiving game, catching 9 passes for 99 yards and a touchdown.

On the other hand, Texas Tech’s Behren Morton had a solid outing with 24 completions from 40 attempts for 275 yards and two touchdowns, although his team couldn’t maintain their early lead. Tahj Brooks was the primary rusher for Texas Tech, gaining 137 yards on 31 carries and adding a touchdown.

Key plays throughout the match included a 17-yard touchdown pass from Morton to Jalin Conyers for Texas Tech in the first quarter. Colorado responded in the second quarter with a 23-yard touchdown pass from Sanders to LaJohntay Wester. The second half saw Sanders’ 7-yard rushing touchdown and two more passing touchdowns to Wester and Hunter to put Colorado ahead for good.

The game was held under sunny skies with a temperature of 17°C and winds blowing at 24 km/h, with the crowd of 60,229 witnessing an intense showdown.

Colorado Buffaloes Football Match Player Stats

Player Name	Position	Completions	Attempts	Passing Yards	Touchdowns	Interceptions	Rushing Yards	Rushing Touchdowns	Receptions	Receiving Yards	Receiving Touchdowns
Shedeur Sanders	Quarterback	30	43	291	3	0	7	1	2	21	1
Isaiah Augustave	Running Back	–	–	–	–	–	32	0	–	–	–
Travis Hunter	Wide Receiver	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	9	99	1
LaJohntay Wester	Wide Receiver	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	5	65	2
Jordan Tyson	Wide Receiver	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	3	48	0

Texas Tech Red Raiders Football Match Player Stats

Player Name	Position	Completions	Attempts	Passing Yards	Touchdowns	Interceptions	Rushing Yards	Rushing Touchdowns	Receptions	Receiving Yards	Receiving Touchdowns
Tyler Shough	Quarterback	25	40	306	2	1	17	0	4	35	1
SaRodorick Thompson	Running Back	–	–	–	–	–	65	1	–	–	–
Nehemiah Martinez	Wide Receiver	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	5	78	1
Jerand Bradley	Wide Receiver	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	6	88	1
TJ Stormant	Wide Receiver	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	4	55	0

Match Summary

The game was a high-paced encounter with both teams showcasing intense skill. The Texas Tech Red Raiders narrowly edged out the Colorado Buffaloes with a score of 35-28. The game was dominated by strong performances from both quarterbacks and notable defensive efforts. Texas Tech’s quarterback, Tyler Shough, threw for over 300 yards, while Colorado’s defense kept them in the game until the final quarter.

Team	Wins	Losses	Draws	Points Scored
Colorado Buffaloes	5	4	1	260
Texas Tech Red Raiders	6	3	0	275

Player	Team	Passing Yards	Rushing Yards	Touchdowns
Tyler Shough	Texas Tech	306	17	3
Shedeur Sanders	Colorado	275	55	2

Upcoming Fixtures
Texas Tech vs. Oklahoma – September 30, 2024
Colorado vs. Arizona State – October 3, 2024

Team	Starting Quarterback	Starting Running Back	Key Receiver
Colorado Buffaloes	Shedeur Sanders	Deion Smith	Jimmy Horn Jr.
Texas Tech Red Raiders	Tyler Shough	SaRodorick Thompson	Nehemiah Martinez

Venue	Date	Temperature (°F)
Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock, Texas	September 25, 2024	72°F

Player of the Match
Tyler Shough – Quarterback, Texas Tech Red Raiders

Fans Reactions
Fans were on the edge of their seats throughout the game, especially during the final quarter. Texas Tech supporters were ecstatic after Shough’s clutch performances, while Colorado’s fans applauded their team’s resilience.

Injuries
No major injuries were reported during the game. Both teams were able to play with full strength.

Coach Reaction
Texas Tech Coach expressed pride in his team’s performance, especially on offense. He emphasized the importance of executing under pressure, while Colorado’s coach highlighted his team’s determination despite the loss.

Players Substituted and Seated
No major substitutions were made during the final quarter, with both teams choosing to maintain their starting lineups for the crucial moments of the game.