Overview
- Texas Tech handed BYU its first loss of the season with a 29–7 victory in Lubbock, outgaining the Cougars 368–255 with a 149–67 edge on the ground.
- The result gives Texas Tech the head‑to‑head tiebreaker and strengthens its path to Arlington, with the forthcoming Cincinnati–BYU game projected to heavily influence the title-game lineup.
- Quarterback Behren Morton is playing through a right‑leg hairline fibula fracture reported by ESPN’s Max Olson, as Texas Tech managed protection and leaned on the run game.
- BYU saw receiver Jojo Phillips return to action, while insider reporting indicated Parker Kingston was preliminarily described as sore but expected to be okay pending further evaluation.
- BYU receiver Chase Roberts publicly pushed for a rematch in the conference championship, as coverage highlighted Texas Tech’s elite defense, including significant line investment and top national evaluations.