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No. 16 Utah Hosts No. 17 Texas Tech in Big Noon Top-25 Clash

Oddsmakers lean slightly to the Utes, reflecting a trenches duel expected to shape the Big 12 race.

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Overview

  • Kickoff is Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City (Noon ET, FOX) for the teams’ first Big 12 meeting as ranked opponents.
  • Both programs are 3-0 and ranked, with multiple outlets framing the matchup as an early pecking-order test in the conference title chase.
  • Utah QB Devon Dampier has been turnover-free through three games with 628 passing yards, seven TDs and 198 rushing yards, while Texas Tech’s Behren Morton has 923 yards and 11 TDs.
  • Per PFF, Utah’s offensive line has allowed just a 7.7% pressure rate, squaring off against a Red Raiders front graded best in the nation (92.7) with standouts like David Bailey and Romello Height.
  • Sportsbooks list Utah around -3 to -3.5 with a total near 57.5, as attention also centers on Texas Tech’s transfer-driven roster and a CBSSports-cited report of player spending that could reach $55 million.