- Matchup: Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Houston Cougars
- Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Venue: TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Betting Odds: Cougars (+12.0)
- Over/Under Total: 50.5
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This exciting clash at TDECU Stadium features the undefeated Houston Cougars (4-0) facing off against the Texas Tech Red Raiders (4-0) on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The Cougars enter this game as 12-point underdogs, with the total set at 50.5 points.
Texas Tech arrives with a perfect record of 4-0 this season. In their previous matchup, they triumphed over the Utah Utes with a decisive score of 34-10. The Red Raiders executed 37 rushing plays, accumulating 173 yards, averaging 4.7 yards per carry. Overall, they executed 72 plays totaling 484 yards. On defense, Texas Tech allowed 25 completions on 38 attempts, yielding 162 passing yards, resulting in a completion rate of 65.8%. They also gave up 101 rushing yards on 31 carries, averaging 3.3 yards per rush allowed.
Overall, the Red Raiders have amassed 2,292 total yards this season. In terms of scoring, Texas Tech has tallied 16 passing touchdowns alongside 10 rushing touchdowns, while committing 5 turnovers. They boast 110 offensive first downs and have been penalized 37 times for 317 yards. Rushing offense averages 204.5 yards, ranking them 35th nationally. In terms of scoring, the Red Raiders are averaging 52.0 points per game.
Defensively, Texas Tech ranks 8th nationally for fewest points allowed, giving up only 11.3 points per game. Opponents are averaging merely 2.0 yards per carry and 56.3 rushing yards per game, totalling 225 rushing yards allowed through four games. In the air, the Red Raiders have surrendered 730 passing yards, ranking them 27th in the nation, with a passing yard average of 182.5 and a completion rate of 54.9%. Overall, they are allowing an average of 238.8 yards per game, placing them 12th nationally. So far, they have yielded 4 touchdown passes and 2 rushing touchdowns.
On the other hand, the Cougars enter with a strong 4-0 start this season. In their latest encounter, they secured a 27-24 win against the Oregon State Beavers, amassing a total of 352 yards over 66 plays (5.3 yards per play). The Cougars averaged 2.7 yards per rush, gathering 82 yards on 30 attempts. Defensively, they allowed 189 rushing yards on 49 attempts (3.9 yards per rush), while their secondary conceded a completion rate of 60.6%, yielding 201 passing yards on 20 of 33 attempts.
The Houston Cougars are averaging 379.5 yards per game, placing them 77th in the nation. They have accrued 183 penalty yards from 22 infractions, ranking 101st in Division 1 for allowed penalties. Houston’s rushing game averages 171.5 yards per game, accumulating a total of 686 yards so far this season. They’ve thrown 1 interception, with no fumbles lost, and have recorded 70 first downs. In terms of scoring, the Cougars rank 60th in Division 1 with an average of 31.3 points per game. They have thrown for 832 passing yards in total, averaging 208.0 passing yards per game, which ranks them 87th nationally.
Defensively, the Cougars are allowing 13.3 points per game, positioning them 14th in Division 1. They have surrendered a total of 501 rushing yards (125.3 yards/game) and 5 rushing touchdowns so far this season. In the air, they’ve allowed 2 touchdowns and an average of 140.3 yards per game, ranking 11th in Division 1. Houston’s defense has participated in 264 plays, ranking 38th in the nation, with 1 fumble recovery and 5 interceptions. In total, they have allowed 53 points this season.
Which team will emerge victorious against the spread in this Red Raiders vs. Cougars showdown?
Prediction: Choose the Cougars +12.0
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