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TCU’s loss to Colorado Football ranks as worst of College Football Week 1

By Chris Peterson

Sep 2, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deon Sanders walks off the field aft winning the game against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 2, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deon Sanders walks off the field aft winning the game against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 2, 2023; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; Wyoming Cowboys rush the field after a double overtime win against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 2, 2023; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; Wyoming Cowboys rush the field after a double overtime win against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Texas Tech blows a 17-point lead

The Red Raiders opened the season with high expectations and there’s still hope that Texas Tech can compete for the Big 12 title or at least a shot at the title game.

In the opener against Wyoming, Red Raider fans had to feel great about those chances following the first quarter as the Red Raiders built a 17-0 lead.

Winning at Wyoming isn’t easy. Missouri lost a game there a few years ago and it wouldn’t shock me if other college football teams decide to skip going to Wyoming for non-conference games in future years.

Tyler Shough started the game 6-for-6 with 91 yards. He threw three touchdowns total and 331 yards. However, there was a key interception.

Flat out, the Red Raiders shouldn’t have lost the game. They out-gained Wyoming (431-320); and had more first-downs. Texas Tech just didn’t execute when it needed to. Penalties were costly and Wyoming quarterback Andrew Peasley was just clutch, including a seven-yard touchdown on fourth down to keep the game going in overtime before the Cowboys won in 2OT.

Like Nebraska, Texas Tech squandered a golden opportunity for a season-opening win.

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