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Kansas at No. 9 Texas Tech on Saturday in Jalon Daniels’ First Meeting With Red Raiders

Betting markets make the unbeaten Red Raiders roughly a two-touchdown favorite, reflecting a defense allowing about 11 points per game.

Kansas football quarterback Isaiah Marshall (8) runs the ball during a game against Fresno State at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Aug. 23, 2025.
Texas Tech football coach Joey McGuire looks on during a game on Sept. 13, 2025 at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Overview

  • Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CT Saturday at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, with Kansas at 4-2 (2-1 Big 12) and Texas Tech at 5-0 (2-0).
  • Texas Tech ranks No. 9 nationally in total defense at about 244.4 yards allowed and 11.2 points per game and has won every game by at least 20; edge rusher David Bailey has 5.5 sacks.
  • Kansas averages roughly 434.8 yards and 35 points per game as Jalon Daniels has thrown for 1,497 yards and 16 touchdowns and Emmanuel Henderson Jr. leads the Big 12 with 488 receiving yards, though TE DeShawn Hanika is out for the season after knee surgery.
  • Texas Tech coaches and players emphasized containing Daniels’ dual-threat ability against a Kansas offense that uses heavy pre-snap motion and designed quarterback runs.
  • BetMGM on Oct. 7 listed Texas Tech as a 13.5-point favorite with a total of 60.5.