In Week 11 of the 2025 college football season, the BYU Cougars will travel to face the Texas Tech Red Raiders. This game will be held at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. The kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 12:00 PM and will be broadcast on ABC.
BYU enters the game with an unbeaten record of 8-0 and ranks #8 in both the AP and Coaches Polls. Texas Tech holds a record of 8-1 and is ranked #9 in the same polls. Both teams are part of the Big 12 Conference, with BYU having a conference record of 5-0 and Texas Tech at 5-1.
This game is one of the biggest Top 25 matchups on the week 11 schedule, so be sure you’re ready to take your bets at WagerHome.
Cougars Preview – Riding a Winning Streak
The BYU Cougars have been on a roll, winning their last five games. In their recent game against Iowa State, they won 41-27. Bear Bachmeier leads the team in passing yards, with a total of 1693 yards.
LJ Martin is the top running back for the Cougars, with 789 rushing yards. He has contributed five touchdowns for the team. The team ranks 20th in rushing yards this season.
On the defense, the Cougars have performed well with 12 interceptions, ranking 13th. They have also recovered four fumbles, ranking 8th. The defense has allowed 136 points, ranking them 57th in the nation.
Texas Tech Team Preview
The Texas Tech Red Raiders have been strong this season. They are ranked 3rd in points scored with 392. Their defense has allowed 119 points, placing them at 51st in the nation.
Behren Morton leads the Red Raiders as the top quarterback. He has thrown for 1,750 yards and 15 touchdowns. Cameron Dickey is the top running back with 748 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns.
Injuries are a concern for the Red Raiders. Key players like Will Hammond and Quinten Joyner are out for the season. Several others, including Roy Alexander and Hunter Zambrano, are questionable to play.
Betting Prediction
Texas Tech has been strong on offense this season. They have scored 392 points, which ranks 3rd. Their passing and rushing ranks are both in the top 20, which shows consistency in moving the ball.
BYU’s offense has been less effective this season. They are ranked 91st in passing yards, which is low. Their rushing rank is better, but they might struggle against Texas Tech’s defense, which has been strong in sacks.
Defensively, Texas Tech has been solid. They rank 5th in sacks and 2nd in fumbles recovered. BYU may find it hard to score against such a defense, making the -10.0 spread a favorable pick.
- Pick: Texas Tech -10.0
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