Colorado's playbook found by Texas Tech fans before 29-7 loss
Texas Tech fans reported finding approximately 25 pages of Colorado's offensive game plan at the Buffaloes' team hotel bar before Saturday's game. Colorado lost to No. 12 Texas Tech 29-7, with the Red Raiders recording four interceptions.
- Where
- Lubbock (Texas Tech)
- When
- Oct. 4, 2026
- Sources
- Reported by 3 outlets
Counties: Lubbock
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
- Deion SandersColorado head coach
- Texas Tech Red Raidersopposing team
- Colorado Buffaloesteam that lost playbook
- Isaac WilsonColorado quarterback
- Geoff Schwartzformer NFL offensive lineman commenting on discovery
The facts
- Colorado lost to No. 12 Texas Tech 29-7 on Oct. 4, 2026.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
- Texas Tech fans reported finding a roughly 25-page playbook at Colorado's team hotel bar before the game.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
- The playbook contained opening plays, red zone information, and team tendencies.1
- Texas Tech's first scoring drive scored a touchdown on the first snap sequence from the playbook.1
- Colorado's second-half play resulted in an interception on a play labeled 'JOJO PASS EXIT' from the script.1
- Texas Tech recorded four interceptions in the game; Colorado threw four interceptions.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
- Texas Tech moved to 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the Big 12 conference.1
- Colorado fell to 2-3 overall and 0-2 in the Big 12 conference.1
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
- On3 message board user VivaTerlingua Found a 25-page Colorado playbook at the hotel bar with opening plays and tendencies.1 2
- Geoff Schwartz (former NFL offensive lineman) The playbook discovery is 'WILD' after film comparisons surfaced.1
- X user Jody S. Laughter The playbook found at the bar was real, confirmed by video clips matching broadcast plays.2
- Deion Sanders We have one glaring problem; let's stop the foolishness.1
- Isaac Wilson (Colorado quarterback) We kept stalling out and I take full blame on that.1
Where the sources disagree
- Whether Texas Tech coaching staff received the playbook No evidence suggesting contact occurred per [2]; unclear whether fans contacted coaching staff per [2]
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire comments on Texas Tech's 29-7 win at Colorado.
Texas Tech Coach Joey McGuire Explains Why Colorado’s Fast Start Wasn’t Enough
Deion Sanders' Colorado Playbook Lands in Texas Tech Fans' Hands Before 29-7 Loss
Did Texas Tech fans find Deion Sanders’ playbook? Hotel mishap may have put Colorado game plan in wrong hands
Sources
Outlets: 1 left-leaning, 1 not rated Only left-leaning outlets reported this Who's covering Texas →
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- Deion Sanders' Colorado Playbook Lands in Texas Tech Fans' Hands Before 29-7 Loss
- Did Texas Tech fans find Deion Sanders’ playbook? Hotel mishap may have put Colorado game plan in wrong hands
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