Colorado QB Wilson Leads Big 12 in Interceptions
Isaac Wilson's eight interceptions are the most in the conference, as Colorado fell 20-10 at Arizona State to drop to 3-6.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Football
Colorado quarterback Isaac Wilson has thrown eight interceptions this season, the most of any Big 12 quarterback. The Buffaloes lost 20-10 at Arizona State on Saturday night, falling to 3-6.
Why it matters
Turnovers have been the central problem for Colorado's offense, with Wilson's interception total leading the conference. Seven of his eight picks came in a three-game October stretch, shaping the team's struggles in the second half of the season.
Wilson has thrown one interception every 22.5 attempts this season, the highest rate among Big 12 starters. Seven of his eight picks came in a three-game October stretch, with the lone pick-six by Texas Tech linebacker John Curry.
The players
Isaac Wilson
Colorado's starting quarterback, who transferred to the program after throwing 11 interceptions as a true freshman at Utah in 2024.
Ashton Stamps
Arizona State defensive back who intercepted Wilson in the third quarter of the Buffaloes' 20-10 loss.
The details
Wilson replaced Julian Lewis at halftime of the Baylor game on Sept. 26. Ashton Stamps intercepted Wilson in the third quarter of the Arizona State game, with Colorado already trailing 17-0.
Timeline
Sept. 26: Wilson replaces Julian Lewis at halftime against Baylor.
October: Seven of Wilson's eight interceptions come during a three-game stretch.
Nov. 7: Colorado loses 20-10 at Arizona State, dropping to 3-6.
Season Trajectory
Wilson's interception problems have followed him from his 11-pick freshman season at Utah in 2024 into his first year at Colorado. Colorado's 3-6 record puts the Buffaloes in a difficult position in the Big 12 standings as the season winds down.
Wilson's eight interceptions have made him a risky option for fantasy rosters and betting lines tied to Colorado's passing game. With the Buffaloes at 3-6, their remaining schedule will determine whether their season can salvage a bowl game.
The takeaway
Turnovers have turned a competitive Colorado offense into one that struggles to finish drives. Wilson's ability to protect the ball in the coming weeks will largely decide how the Buffaloes finish the season.
Further reading
For more on the program's season, see Football coverage from the Boulder area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sports Illustrated.
