BYU Cougars vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Prediction, 11/8/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: BYU Cougars vs Texas Tech Red Raiders

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Location: Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, TX

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Red Raiders (-10.5)

Total/Over-Under: 52.5

Jones AT&T Stadium is where the Texas Tech Red Raiders (8-1) will take on the BYU Cougars (8-0) on Saturday, November 8, 2025. BYU is 10.5-point dogs. The total is 52.5.

The BYU Cougars come into this matchup with a record of 8-0 for this year. In their last matchup, the Cougars faced the Iowa State Cyclones and earned the victory with a final of 41-27. When all was said and done, they had 64 plays which gave them 410 yds. The BYU Cougars ran the football 28 different times and accrued 103 yards, earning them an average of 3.7 yards per attempt. When it came to stopping the run, the Cougars conceded 184 yards on 34 tries, which is an average of 5.4 yards per run allowed. BYU surrendered 24 completions on 36 tries for a total of 311 yards, and a completion rate of 66.7%.

When talking about getting in the endzone, the BYU Cougars have an average of 36.3 points per game. As a unit they maintain an average of 216.6 yards in the run game ranking them 15th in Division 1. The Cougars have earned 3,467 total yards for the year. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, BYU has compiled 11 passing touchdowns and 21 rushing touchdowns. BYU has compiled 179 1st downs, and they have committed 53 penalties for 433 yards. They have surrendered the football 6 different times.

Regarding yards via the pass, the Cougars are conceding 1,511 yards which puts them in 21st in the country. They have allowed 188.9 yards per outing through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 58.2%. In total, they are conceding 318.3 yards/outing which has them sitting 27th in the nation. They have conceded 7 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 9 touchdowns running the ball. They are giving up an average of 3.8 yards per rush and 129.4 rushing yards per game on the campaign. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 1,035 yards via the running game in 8 games. The Cougars sit in 16th in Division 1 when it comes to team defense, conceding 17.0 points per game.

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The Red Raiders come into this matchup with a record of 8-1 this year. In their last game, the Red Raiders got the victory with a final of 43-20 against the Kansas State Wildcats. The Red Raiders finished the contest with a total of 436 yards while running 76 plays (5.7 yds per play). Texas Tech ran for 4.3 yards per attempt, finishing the contest with 187 yds on 44 carries. Texas Tech surrendered 30 rush attempts for 126 yds (4.2 yards per rush). The Red Raiders pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 48.5%, relinquishing 199 yards on 16 for 33 through the air.

When looking at their ability to score points, the Red Raiders are ranking 4th in the country holding an average of 43.6 points per contest. The Texas Tech Red Raiders maintain an average of 492.3 yards per outing, which ranks them 5th in college football. The Texas Tech offense has racked up 528 yards of penalties on 62 violations, which has them ranked 27th in Division 1 in terms of hurting your team. They have given away 7 interceptions while surrendering 5 fumbles and they have recorded 214 first downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Red Raiders have earned 2,650 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 294.4 passing yards per game, which ranks 14th in Division 1. They average 197.9 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 1,781 yards for this season.

The Red Raiders are giving up 13.2 PPG, which has them 5th in the country. Texas Tech has surrendered a total of 671 yards rushing (74.6 yards per game) and 5 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the season. They have allowed the opposition 9 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 196.8 yards per outing, which has them in 37th in the country. The Red Raiders defense has taken part in 596 plays, which has them sitting 104th in Division 1. Their defense has totaled 10 fumbles and 10 interceptions over the course of the season. This year, they have surrendered 119 points.

Who will win tonight's Cougars/Red Raiders college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Red Raiders -10.5

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