- Matchup: BYU Cougars vs Texas Tech Red Raiders
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX
- Broadcast: ABC
- Betting Odds: Red Raiders favored by (-13.0)
- Over/Under Total: 49.5
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The Texas Tech Red Raiders (11-1) will clash with the BYU Cougars (11-1) at the AT&T Stadium on Saturday, December 6, 2025, during the highly anticipated Big 12 Championship. According to Vegas oddsmakers, Texas Tech is favored by 13.0 points, with a total set at 49.5.
Entering this matchup, the BYU Cougars have a strong 11-1 record this season. In their most recent game, they defeated the UCF Knights with a convincing score of 41-21. The Cougars’ defense allowed 42 rushing yards on 19 attempts, averaging just 2.2 yards per carry. They gave up 24 completions on 41 attempts for a total of 254 passing yards, achieving a completion percentage of 58.5%. Over the course of the game, BYU ran 65 offensive plays and amassed a total of 407 yards. They executed 40 rushes, gaining 118 yards at an average of 3.0 yards per attempt.
This season, the Cougars have racked up a total of 4,968 yards. In scoring terms, BYU has achieved 14 passing touchdowns along with 30 rushing touchdowns, with 10 turnovers. Offensively, they have earned 266 first downs and committed 67 penalties for a total of 556 yards. Averaging 194.5 rushing yards per game, they rank 23rd in college football. The BYU Cougars are scoring an impressive 34.0 points per game.
Defensively, the Cougars have allowed 2,467 passing yards, placing them 47th in Division 1. They permit an average of 205.6 passing yards per game with an opposing completion percentage of 57.6%. Overall, they allow 324.6 yards per game, ranking 29th in D-1. BYU has conceded 13 touchdowns through the air and 11 on the ground. Opposing teams are averaging 3.7 yards per rush and 119.0 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,428 rushing yards allowed across the season. The Cougars rank 14th nationally in defense, giving up 17.8 points per game.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders also enter this game with an 11-1 record. Their latest performance featured a resounding 49-0 victory against the West Virginia Mountaineers. In this game, the Red Raiders accumulated 572 yards on 94 plays, averaging 6.1 yards per play. They rushed for 3.5 yards per carry, totaling 188 yards on 54 carries. Defensively, Texas Tech limited their opponents to 37 yards on 22 attempts (1.7 yards per carry). The passing defense was solid, allowing a completion rate of 50.0% and giving up 143 yards on 16 completions out of 32 attempts.
In terms of scoring, the Red Raiders are currently ranked 3rd in the nation, averaging 43.2 points per game. Texas Tech’s offense averages 489.2 yards per game, making them 4th in college football. They have recorded 708 penalty yards due to 83 penalties, ranking 34th for free yardage given away. The Red Raiders have thrown 8 interceptions, lost 6 fumbles, and achieved 289 first downs. This season, they have amassed 3,547 passing yards, averaging 295.6 passing yards per game, which ranks 9th in Division 1, alongside an impressive 193.6 rushing yards per game totaling 2,323 rushing yards overall.
On defense, the Red Raiders concede an average of just 11.3 points per game, positioning them 3rd in college football. They have allowed 827 rushing yards this season (68.9 yards per game) while conceding 5 rushing touchdowns. In the passing game, they have allowed 11 touchdowns and an average of 190.0 yards per game, ranking 27th in Division 1. Their defense has participated in 778 plays, ranking them 45th nationally, and has recorded 13 fumble recoveries and 14 interceptions so far this season, giving up a total of 136 points.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s college football showdown between the Cougars and the Red Raiders?
Expert Prediction: Take the Cougars +13.0
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