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Top-10 Texas Tech Hosts Kansas in Big 12 Matchup of Defense vs. Firepower

Sportsbooks list the hosts -13.5 after an unbeaten start with every win by at least 20 points.

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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Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire looks on during spring football practice, Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the Womble Football Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Overview

  • Kickoff is Saturday, Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. CT at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock.
  • Texas Tech is 5-0 (2-0 Big 12) with a top-tier defense allowing 244.4 yards and 11.2 points per game.
  • Kansas is 4-2 (2-1) behind senior quarterback Jalon Daniels, who has 1,497 passing yards, 16 touchdowns and 239 rushing yards.
  • This will be Daniels’ first career meeting with the Red Raiders after injuries and scheduling previously prevented it.
  • Kansas tight end DeShawn Hanika is out for the season following knee surgery, elevating roles for targets such as Emmanuel Henderson Jr., who leads the Big 12 with 488 receiving yards.