Overview
- The winner gains an inside track to the Dec. 6 Big 12 title game in Arlington, strengthening its College Football Playoff case.
- Kickoff is noon ET at Jones AT&T Stadium on ABC, with College GameDay on site featuring Patrick Mahomes and the Fowler–Herbstreit broadcast team.
- Oddsmakers list Texas Tech around a 10.5‑point favorite after opening at -10, a rare double-digit spread for a ranked-on-ranked matchup per betting analysts.
- Texas Tech QB Behren Morton and BYU RB LJ Martin are expected to play through injuries, while Red Raiders backup QB Will Hammond has been ruled out for the season.
- Key matchup metrics highlight Tech’s elite front (nation’s top rush defense, prolific pass rush led by David Bailey and Jacob Rodriguez) against unbeaten BYU’s strong turnover margin and poised freshman QB.