Texas Tech vs BYU: A Top-10 Big 12 Clash in Lubbock
Alright, let’s talk about one of the most anticipated matchups in college football this week: BYU heading to Lubbock to face Texas Tech. BYU comes into November undefeated at 8-0, having secured the program’s first-ever consecutive 7-0 starts. They’ve pulled off three impressive comeback wins from double-digit deficits against Arizona, Utah, and Iowa State, making this their best winning streak in the rivalry with Utah since the early ‘90s. It’s fair to say the Cougars are riding high, sitting at No. 7 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings and firmly in the mix for a Big 12 title appearance in just their third year in the Power Four era.
BYU has been incredibly resilient, especially in the Holy War rivalry, and now they’re coming off a second bye week. But this week, the challenge ramps up as they travel to Texas to face No. 8 Texas Tech in a top-10 showdown that has been given the full “College GameDay” treatment. The matchup is scheduled for 10 a.m. MST on ABC, and it promises to be a national spotlight game.
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Texas Tech, by contrast, has been a juggernaut this season. They are 7-1, and all seven of their wins have been by at least 23 points, with a massive average yardage margin. The Red Raiders’ lone loss came without starting quarterback Behren Morton, but now that he’s back, they look like a complete team. Their defense, led by Lombardi Award semifinalists David Bailey and Jacob Rodriguez, is one of the nation’s best, ranking in the top 10 across almost every opponent-adjusted stat category. BYU’s offensive line, though strong and well-coached by TJ Woods, will face perhaps the toughest test of the season against Tech’s elite defensive front.
On the offensive side, BYU has a balanced attack, ranked in the top half of the Power Four for both passing and rushing, but Texas Tech brings an equally dangerous combo of passing and rushing threats. Morton, paired with running backs Cameron Dickey and J’Koby Williams, gives the Red Raiders one of the most versatile offenses in the country. BYU has managed to keep teams under 28 points all season, but Tech is averaging 44 points per game. This will be the first time BYU faces a team that is elite in both aspects of the game.
This Saturday, I’ll be in Lubbock to witness the action live, pairing this top-10 showdown with a high school game in Odessa. Texas Tech has shown all season that they can dominate, and with Morton healthy, I see them continuing that trend. If the prediction holds, Texas Tech could pull off a statement win, edging out BYU 37-24 in what is shaping up to be a true Big 12 classic.
Fans can catch “College GameDay” live from Texas Tech’s campus starting at 6:30 a.m. CT, with the broadcast running from 8 to 11 a.m. CT on ESPN. This will mark the first time in 17 years that GameDay visits Lubbock, and excitement is at an all-time high for Red Raiders and Cougar fans alike. It’s a clash that could define the season for both programs, and it’s one you won’t want to miss.
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