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Top-10 Showdown in Lubbock as BYU Battles Texas Tech
8 Nov
Summary
- BYU and Texas Tech, both ranked in the top 10, face off in a highly anticipated matchup
- The game will feature "College GameDay" for the first time since 2008
- Both teams are trying to disrupt the power dynamics in college football
On November 12th, 2025, No. 7 BYU will travel to Lubbock, Texas, to take on No. 8 Texas Tech in a highly anticipated top-10 matchup. This will be just the fifth time in history that a top-10 Texas Tech team has hosted a fellow top-10 opponent, and the first time "College GameDay" has been in town since 2008.
The game features two teams looking to disrupt the power dynamics in college football. BYU has been testing the boundaries of NIL possibilities, while Texas Tech has a famous NIL billionaire openly questioning the sport's most powerful individuals. Both squads are also enjoying excellent seasons, with BYU's freshman quarterback Bachmeier leading an efficient offense and Texas Tech's balanced attack featuring a pair of talented running backs.
The game promises to be a clash of styles, as BYU's defense, which excels in the turnover, third-down, and red zone departments, faces off against Texas Tech's aggressive, pressure-heavy unit. Bachmeier will need to overcome the unique and hostile environment in Lubbock to lead the Cougars to victory. Meanwhile, the Red Raiders will aim to force the young quarterback into mistakes and capitalize on their home-field advantage.
Whichever team emerges victorious will have a significant margin for error in the College Football Playoff hunt, while the loser will find itself on the border of contention. This top-10 showdown in Lubbock is sure to be one of the highlights of Week 11 in the 2025 college football season.
