Initial observations from Colorado's 41-27 win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders in Big 12 play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas, on Saturday. — It’s the defense: The biggest difference between 4-8 and this year’s Big 12 title contender (other than the schedule)?

Texas Tech football coach Joey McGuire beefed about a roughing-the-passer penalty and what he says were string of missed facemask calls.

The Colorado Buffaloes had a week off ahead of their final stretch of the regular season. Now they are getting ready for a matchup on the road against Texas Tech.