BYU Cougars vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Prediction, 12/6/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: BYU Cougars vs Texas Tech Red Raiders

Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025

Location: AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Red Raiders (-13.0)

Total/Over-Under: 49.5

AT&T Stadium is the location where the Texas Tech Red Raiders (11-1) will meet the BYU Cougars (11-1) on Saturday, December 6, 2025 in the Big 12 Championship. Texas Tech is 13.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total has been set at 49.5.

The BYU Cougars come into this game with a record of 11-1 for this year. In their last matchup, the Cougars played the UCF Knights and took home the win by a score of 41-21. Against the run, the Cougars conceded 42 yards on 19 tries, which averages out to 2.2 yards per rush allowed. BYU surrendered 24 completions on 41 tries for a total of 254 yards, and a completion percentage of 58.5%. In the game, they tallied 65 plays which gave them a total of 407 yds. The BYU Cougars ended up running the ball 40 different times and accrued 118 yards, which had them averaging 3.0 yds per attempt.

The Cougars have attained 4,968 total yards for the season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, BYU has earned 14 passing touchdowns and 30 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 10 times. BYU has accumulated 266 1st downs offensively, and they have committed 67 penalties for 556 yards. As a team they're holding an average of 194.5 yards via the ground game which is 23rd in college football. In terms of scoring points, the BYU Cougars are sitting at 34.0 points per contest.

Regarding yards through the air, the Cougars have conceded 2,467 yds which has them ranked 47th in Division 1. They have conceded 205.6 yards per game via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 57.6%. During the season, they are giving up 324.6 yards/game which has them sitting 29th in D-1. They have given up 13 touchdowns through the air and 11 touchdowns via the ground game. The opposition is running for an average of 3.7 yards per rushing attempt and 119.0 rushing yards per game this season. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 1,428 rushing yards through 12 games. The Cougars are ranked 14th in college football concerning team defense, conceding 17.8 PPG.

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The Red Raiders come into this game with a record of 11-1 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Red Raiders walked away with a victory by a final of 49-0 against the West Virginia Mountaineers. The Red Raiders finished the contest with 572 yds and they ran 94 plays (6.1 yards per play). Texas Tech ran for 3.5 yds per carry, finishing with 188 yards on 54 carries. Texas Tech conceded 22 attempts on the ground for 37 yds (1.7 yds per carry). The Red Raiders passing defense conceded a completion rate of 50.0%, surrendering 143 yds on 16 out of 32 through the air.

When it comes to how much they score, the Red Raiders are sitting 3rd in the country with an average of 43.2 PPG. The Texas Tech Red Raiders maintain an average of 489.2 yards per contest, ranking them 4th in college football. The Texas Tech offense has accrued 708 penalty yards on 83 violations, which ranks 34th in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown 8 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 6 fumbles and they have been able to earn 289 first downs. Over the course of the season so far, the Red Raiders currently have a total of 3,547 passing yards along with an average of 295.6 passing yards per outing, which ranks 9th in D-1. They maintain an average of 193.6 run yards per game and have rushed for 2,323 yards overall.

The Red Raiders are allowing 11.3 points per game, which has them sitting 3rd in college football. Texas Tech has surrendered a total of 827 yards on the ground (68.9 yards per outing) and 5 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the year. They have given up 11 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 190.0 yards per outing, which puts them in 27th in D-1. The Red Raiders defense has taken part in 778 plays, which ranks 45th in D-1. They have earned 13 fumbles and 14 picks on the campaign. This year, they have given up 136 pts.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Cougars +13.0

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