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Colorado's offense must gameplan against Texas Tech LB Austin Romaine

Entering a matchup against tenth-ranked Texas Tech on a two-game skid following setbacks against Northwestern and Baylor, Colorado faces long odds to secure its first victory over a top-ten opponent since September 2007. The Buffaloes previously defeated the Red Raiders 41-27 back in 2024 when deploying Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter during a rebuilding phase for their opponents, but this time they must devise a strategy to neutralize opposing linebacker Austin Romaine.

Romaine transferred from Kansas State for his current campaign, establishing himself as a defensive force with twenty-seven total tackles, fifteen solo stops, and a pair of interceptions that he returned for touchdowns against Sam Houston last week, earning him Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week accolades.

To limit Romaine's disruptive impact on the field, Colorado plans to track his positioning on every snap, steer passing plays away from his zone, and help quarterback Isaac Wilson distribute the ball rapidly through receiver separation. On the ground, the Buffaloes intend to direct running plays away from the star linebacker while maintaining a steady rushing attack to control both the clock and line of scrimmage against a defensive front that surrenders just 94.8 rushing yards per contest.

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