Colorado Buffaloes Prepare to Face Texas Tech

Colorado Buffaloes will still play Texas Tech in 2026, with the conversation around the matchup changing after Brendan Sorsby's temporary injunction.

The Buffs' next game is vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on 2026-09-04.

What happened?

Brendan Sorsby's ruling keeps him eligible for the season, and reported Big 12 athletic director discussions about not playing Texas Tech have added another layer to the debate.

Texas Tech already looks like one of the Big 12's most dangerous teams, and Sorsby's return strengthens that case.

Why it matters for Colorado Buffaloes

The game against Texas Tech will be a test for the Buffs, and they should welcome the challenge to measure themselves against the best in the league.

Sorsby will miss the Red Raiders' first two games, but he should be available by the time they meet Colorado on October 3.

What comes next?

The Buffs need the on-field test, and the game against Texas Tech will provide that.

With Sorsby cleared, the game only gets bigger, and Colorado should welcome that kind of spotlight to Boulder.

The reported AD discussions may create noise, but they do not change the value of the game for Colorado.

And the Buffs should be ready to face a strong Texas Tech team, backed by a roster that reportedly cost nearly $30 million.

But the Buffs have a chance to make a statement, and they should take it.

So the game against Texas Tech will be a big one for the Buffs, and they should be prepared.

Texas Tech gets its QB, and that makes the Red Raiders even more threatening in 2026.

Their roster already carried Big 12 title and playoff expectations, so this ruling only adds more weight to the matchup.

The Buffs will host Texas Tech in Boulder for the first time since 2010, and it will be a game to watch.