TCU Looks to Extend Colorado's Skid

Struggling Buffaloes host Horned Frogs in Big 12 matchup

Jan. 31, 2026 at 5:55pm

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The Colorado Buffaloes, losers of six straight games, will host the TCU Horned Frogs on Sunday afternoon in a Big 12 Conference matchup. Colorado is coming off a blowout loss to No. 8 Iowa State, while TCU is looking to bounce back from a defeat against No. 10 Houston.

Why it matters

This game is an important one for both teams as they try to turn their seasons around. Colorado is in desperate need of a win to snap its lengthy losing streak, while TCU is looking to build momentum and climb the Big 12 standings.

The details

Colorado has struggled mightily of late, losing six consecutive games. In their most recent defeat, the Buffaloes were routed by Iowa State, 97-67. TCU is also coming off a loss, falling 79-70 at home to Houston. The Horned Frogs are led in scoring and rebounding by David Punch, who is averaging 14.6 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Colorado's top scorer is freshman Isaiah Johnson, who is putting up 16.6 points per contest.

  • The game will be played on Sunday afternoon.
  • Colorado is currently on a six-game losing streak.

The players

Isaiah Johnson

A freshman who leads Colorado with 16.6 points per game.

David Punch

TCU's leading scorer and rebounder, averaging 14.6 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.

Tad Boyle

The head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes.

Jamie Dixon

The head coach of the TCU Horned Frogs.

Xavier Edmonds

A first-year TCU player who has been a defensive force for the Horned Frogs.

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What they’re saying

“At some point you've got to look yourself in the mirror. There's good players in this league. There's good coaches in this league. There's good defenses in this league. We're just not one of them.”

— Tad Boyle, Head Coach, Colorado Buffaloes (statenews.net)

“Defensively he's been better than we anticipated. He's been coachable, and we knew he had good feet. He's done some good things, probably better than most guys new to this level.”

— Jamie Dixon, Head Coach, TCU Horned Frogs (statenews.net)

What’s next

The winner of this game will look to build momentum and climb the Big 12 standings, while the loser will try to regroup and end its losing skid.

The takeaway

This matchup between Colorado and TCU features two teams desperate for a win. The Buffaloes are looking to snap a six-game losing streak, while the Horned Frogs are aiming to bounce back from a defeat against a top-10 opponent. The outcome of this game could have significant implications for both teams' seasons going forward.