The No. 8 BYU Cougars (8-0, 5-0 Big 12) visit the No. 9 Texas Tech Red Raiders (8-1, 5-1 Big 12) in a pivotal Big 12 showdown on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Kickoff is set for 12:00 PM ET at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas, with live coverage on ABC.
Game Details
- Matchup: BYU Cougars (8-0) vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders (8-1)
- Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Location: Jones AT&T Stadium — Lubbock, TX
- TV Channel: ABC
- Weather: Sunny, 67°F (per AccuWeather)
Betting Odds (via ESPN BET Sportsbook)
- Spread: Texas Tech -10.5
- Over/Under: 53.5 points
- Moneyline: OFF
Texas Tech opened as a double-digit favorite at home, with the total hovering around 53.5 points, suggesting a high-scoring contest between two potent offenses.
Team Breakdown
BYU Cougars (8-0, 5-0 Big 12)
The Cougars remain unbeaten heading into Week 11, led by quarterback Bachmeier, who’s thrown for 1,693 yards, 11 touchdowns, and just 3 interceptions on 126-of-201 passing.
Running back L. Martin anchors the ground attack with 789 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns on 132 carries, while receiver C. Roberts leads the air game with 591 receiving yards and 4 TDs.
Texas Tech Red Raiders (8-1, 5-1 Big 12)
Quarterback B. Morton has been equally impressive, passing for 1,750 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions on 125-of-184 attempts.
The backfield features C. Dickey, who’s tallied 746 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, and receiver C. Douglas, who leads the Red Raiders with 594 receiving yards and 4 TDs.
Big 12 Standings (as of Week 11)
- BYU — 5-0 (8-0 overall)
- Texas Tech — 5-1 (8-1 overall)
- Cincinnati — 5-1 (7-2 overall)
- Houston — 4-2 (7-2 overall)
- Utah — 4-2 (7-2 overall)
This matchup could decide who takes control of the Big 12 Championship race, with BYU trying to stay perfect and Texas Tech looking to hand the Cougars their first loss of the season.
Prediction
Expect a competitive battle between two balanced teams. BYU’s disciplined passing attack faces its biggest test against Texas Tech’s explosive offense and home-field advantage. If the Red Raiders’ defense can force turnovers, they may edge out BYU in a high-scoring game in Lubbock.
Watch BYU vs Texas Tech live on ABC at 12:00 PM ET on November 8, 2025.