Colorado vs. Texas Tech ranked among most-watched Week 5 games

Colorado's homecoming game against Texas Tech was among the most-watched college football games of Week 5, drawing an average of 2.51 million viewers on Fox. This ranking places it 10th in terms of viewership for that week, according to Nielsen Big Data reported by On3. The game took place on October 3, with the Buffaloes suffering a 29-7 defeat, dropping their record to 2-3 overall.

Texas Tech emerged from the matchup as the only team with a perfect 5-0 record, having scored 26 unanswered points in the second half. Despite the loss, Colorado's program benefited from another nationally visible broadcast. Deion Sanders' program once again enjoyed the national exposure that comes with a high-profile game.

The ranking reflects audience size but does not indicate how many viewers tuned in specifically to see Sanders. Consequently, an average audience figure may not accurately represent how many viewers remained for the game's entirety. For Colorado, the broadcast provided substantial national exposure, but it came during a difficult stretch for the team, marked by offensive struggles and criticism of Sanders' performance.

Interestingly, Colorado's season opener against Georgia Tech on September 3 drew a larger audience average of 3.7 million viewers on ESPN. That game attracted approximately 1.19 million more viewers than Saturday's homecoming match. While the comparison is limited by factors such as opponents and broadcast times, the increased viewership still provides the Buffaloes with a sizable audience to build upon. Their next game is against Utah on October 17 at Folsom Field.