Colorado vs. Texas Tech injury report lists key Buffs' DL as doubtful

The Colorado Buffaloes continue their Big 12 run this week at home in Boulder, hosting No. 10 Texas Tech, arguably the best team in the conference. After back-to-back losses, the Buffs are hoping for a rebound performance at Folsom Field. The Buffs, however, are dealing with several injuries, includ

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The Colorado Buffaloes continue their Big 12 run this week at home in Boulder, hosting No. 10 Texas Tech, arguably the best team in the conference. After back-to-back losses, the Buffs are hoping for a rebound performance at Folsom Field.

The Buffs, however, are dealing with several injuries, including a few to key players. Colorado released its initial injury report Wednesday evening, with three players already declared out and six others listed as doubtful.

Texas Tech's injury report is less dire, with three players out, but everyone else is listed as either questionable or probable. Most importantly for the Red Raiders, star defensive playmakers LB Austin Romaine and OLB Adam Trick are likely to play in Saturday's game.

Here is a full breakdown

of the Colorado-Texas Tech initial injury report heading into the Red Raiders and Buffaloes Week 5 matchup.

Colorado football initial injury report vs. Texas Tech

Out:

WR Danny Scudero
CB Preston Ashley
OL Demetrius Hunter

Doubtful:

DB Makari Vickers
DB Jason Stokes Jr.
DB Braylon Edwards
DL Lamont Lester Jr.
TE Zach Atkins
TE Charlie Williams

Questionable:

WR DeAndre Moore Jr.

Probable

WR Quentin Gibson
RB Damian Henderson II
DL Vili Taufatofua
OL Leon Bell
DL Samu Taumanupepe
DE Yamil Talib
DL Santana Hopper

Scudero and Hunter being out is not surprising after they were ruled out last weekend. The concern is Lamont Lester Jr., the Buffs' best pass rusher and one of the Big 12 sack leaders. If he misses time, Yamil Talib, Vili Taufatofua and others would be in line for more snaps. The tight end room is also down its top two options in Zach Atkins and Charlie Williams.