Overview

The significant Week 11 college football matchup will feature BYU and Texas Tech competing for first place in the Big 12 on Saturday. The Cougars (8-0, 5-0 Big 12) are currently ranked No. 7 in the first College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings and remain one of four unbeaten teams left in FBS. They enjoyed a bye last week following a victory against Iowa State, with a score of 41-27. Meanwhile, the Red Raiders (8-1, 5-1 Big 12) stand just behind BYU at No. 8 in the CFP rankings, following their win over Kansas State, 43-20.

Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. In their previous encounter in 2023, BYU won 27-14. Currently, Texas Tech is favored by 10.5 points, with the total points over/under set at 51.5 according to SportsLine consensus. Before making any predictions for Texas Tech vs. BYU, review the college football predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

Why BYU Could Cover

BYU is on a 10-game winning streak, which is the second-longest active streak in FBS, overshadowed only by top-ranked Ohio State with their 12-game streak. The last eight victories were achieved with Bear Bachmeier as the starting quarterback, who is making history as the first true freshman to start his career 8-0 since Trevor Lawrence at Clemson in 2018. Bachmeier’s dual-threat capability allows him to contribute both in passing and rushing, achieving at least one touchdown through the air and one on the ground in four consecutive games, marking the longest active streak in FBS.

Additionally, the Cougars currently lead the Big 12 with a +10 turnover margin for the season and have recorded at least one takeaway in 22 consecutive games. Texas Tech’s propensity to commit turnovers—having one in seven straight games—could lead to favorable outcomes for BYU, as they have struggled against AP Top 10 opponents. The Red Raiders are amidst a 16-game losing streak against top 10 teams and permit an average of 51.1 points per game during this stretch.

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Why Texas Tech Could Cover

The Red Raiders have been impressive against the spread this season, with an 8-1 record. Coach Joey McGuire can argue for having the best offensive unit in FBS. Texas Tech ranks third in scoring offense, fourth in total touchdowns, and fifth in total yards per game. The Red Raiders have scored a minimum of 42 points in every home contest in 2025, averaging 51.6 points at Jones AT&T Stadium.

The defense has performed notably as well, ranking fifth nationwide by allowing only 13.2 points per game, a feat shared only with Indiana among the top teams in both scoring offense and scoring defense. Senior linebacker David Bailey currently leads the nation with 11.5 sacks and ranks second with 14 tackles for loss.

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How to Make BYU vs. Texas Tech Picks

The SportsLine model has simulated Texas Tech versus BYU 10,000 times, favoring the Over with projections of a total of 61 combined points. Furthermore, one side of the spread is predicted to exceed 50% of simulations. Secure the full prediction at SportsLine.

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