Overview
- Kickoff is Saturday at noon ET at AT&T Stadium on ABC, with Joe Tessitore, Jesse Palmer, Katie George and Kris Budden on the call.
- BetMGM lists Texas Tech -12.5 with a 49.5 total and moneyline of Texas Tech -525 vs. BYU +400 as of Thursday.
- Texas Tech holds a strong CFP position, while BYU likely needs a victory to earn a playoff berth in the 12-team field.
- The teams’ Nov. 8 meeting ended 29-7 for Texas Tech after the Red Raiders forced three BYU turnovers and controlled the ground game.
- Defense is expected to shape the rematch, with Texas Tech ranking among the nation’s best and linebacker Jacob Rodriguez a standout, while RB Cameron Dickey draws attention with an 86.5-yard rushing prop.