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Texas Tech linebacker John Curry delivered the knockout blow against Colorado on Saturday night, turning an interception into a touchdown that put the Red Raiders in control.
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Curry picked off Buffaloes quarterback Isaac Wilson in the end zone with 7:10 remaining , returning the interception for a touchdown and giving No. 12 Texas Tech a 22-7 lead at Folsom Field. The play capped a strong second half from the Red Raiders' defense.
Texas Tech entered halftime trailing 7-3 but forced four interceptions after the break. Brice Pollock recorded two picks, while Malik Esquerra added another before Curry's interception in the fourth quarter. The play capped a strong second half from the Red Raiders' defense.
Curry's pick came after Texas Tech pinned Colorado at its own 1-yard line. Wilson then tried to make a play from the end zone.
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The Red Raiders' LB read the pass, reached up and secured the interception in the end zone. He then crossed the goal line for Texas Tech's third pick-six in two games.
Colorado opened the game with a touchdown drive, but Texas Tech allowed no more points while forcing mistake after mistake . Wilson finished 26-of-44 for 290 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions. Colorado also had an interception thrown by receiver Joseph Williams on a failed trick play, giving Texas Tech a 4-0 turnover advantage.
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Texas Tech's offense did enough to capitalize. Will Hammond threw for 134 yards and a touchdown, while Quinten Joyner added a 30-yard rushing score late in the game.
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The 29-7 victory improved the Red Raiders to 5-0 overall and 2-0 in Big 12 play and kept them still undefeated. The Red Raiders will enter their bye week before hosting Arizona State on October 17.
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