BYU Cougars vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/8

College Football Preview

In Week 11 of the 2025 NCAA Football season, the BYU Cougars will travel to face the Texas Tech Red Raiders. The game will take place at the Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. Fans can catch the action on ABC at 12:00 PM on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

BYU comes into this game with an unbeaten record of 8-0 and is ranked #8 in both the AP and Coaches Polls. They have shown strong performance both at home and on the road. On the other side, Texas Tech holds an 8-1 record and is ranked #9 in both polls. The Red Raiders have been perfect at home this season, with a 5-0 record at Jones AT&T Stadium.

BYU Team Preview

The BYU Cougars have been performing well this season, with a series of wins. They recently defeated Iowa State 41-27, showcasing strong offensive play. The Cougars managed 307 passing yards and 103 rushing yards in that game.

In their matchup against Utah, the Cougars secured a 24-21 victory. They showed a balanced attack with 166 passing yards and 204 rushing yards. This win highlighted their ability to perform in close games.

Bear Bachmeier is a key player for BYU, leading the team with 1693 passing yards this season. LJ Martin has also been impactful, accumulating 789 rushing yards. The Cougars’ defense is solid, ranking 15th in sacks and 13th in interceptions.

BYU vs Texas Tech Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: BYU Cougars vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders
  • Venue: Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, TX
  • Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
  • Betting Odds: BYU +287, Texas Tech -365

Texas Tech Team Preview

The Texas Tech Red Raiders have shown strong performance in recent games. They won against Kansas State Wildcats 43-20, showcasing their ability to dominate both in passing and rushing yards. In this game, they achieved 249 passing yards and 189 rushing yards, while their defense forced 3 turnovers.

In their home game against Oklahoma State Cowboys, the Red Raiders secured a 42-0 victory. Their offense was effective, gaining 282 passing yards and 92 rushing yards. The defense was solid, allowing only 87 passing yards from the Cowboys.

Behren Morton has been a key player for Texas Tech this season. He has thrown for 1,750 yards and 15 touchdowns, leading the team in passing. Despite injuries, including Will Hammond’s season-ending knee injury, the team remains strong with players like Cameron Dickey, who has 748 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns.

BTB Betting Pick

The spread for the game is Texas Tech -10. Texas Tech has a strong offense, ranking 3rd in points scored this season. BYU’s defense ranks 57th in points against, which may struggle against Texas Tech’s attack. The projected score is Texas Tech 35, BYU 24. The recommendation is to pick Texas Tech to cover the spread.

The total for the game is set at 52.5. Texas Tech’s offense is scoring a lot, and BYU’s offense has also shown the ability to score, ranking 25th in points. Both defenses have allowed points, with Texas Tech ranked 51st and BYU 57th in points against. The projected total score is 59, so the recommendation is to take the over.