DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Texas Tech defeated BYU 29–7 to secure a comfortable win. Texas Tech covered by 8.5; Game went Under by 14.5. The market closed at Texas Tech -13.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Texas Tech -3.3 - a gap of 10.2 points toward BYU, of which 8.7 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge.
Texas Tech's defense held previously undefeated BYU to a season-low 255 total yards and forced three turnovers (two fumbles, one interception). Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez had an interception and recovered a backward pass, continuing his FBS-leading forced fumble streak. This defensive performance lowered their points allowed average to 12.6 per game, ranking fifth nationally.
Kicker Stone Harrington made a school-record five field goals (47, 39, 34, 29, 27 yards), accounting for 15 of Texas Tech's 29 points. His reliability in scoring off turnovers and stalled drives was crucial in building and maintaining the lead.
Quarterback Behren Morton threw for 216 yards and a touchdown, while running back Cameron Dickey rushed for 121 yards and a score. The offense complemented the defense by controlling the clock and converting opportunities, though coach Joey McGuire noted there is room for improvement.
This was Texas Tech's first top-10 matchup since 2008, and the win improves their record to 9-1 (6-1 Big 12). They are now in strong position for a potential Big 12 championship game appearance, with remaining opponents (UCF and West Virginia) combining for a 3-10 conference record.
Texas Tech hosts UCF next Saturday, aiming for their first unbeaten home season since 1995. The Red Raiders will look to maintain their defensive dominance and continue their winning momentum against a struggling opponent.
At kickoff, conditions at Jones AT&T Stadium were Cloudy, 67°F with winds of 20 mph. Wind of 20 mph is enough to matter to the total: the market has historically taken about 1.7 points off the number in this band. It is worth re-checking closer to kickoff. Gusts reaching 22 mph add variance to the kicking and passing game. Games with gusts at or above 30 mph have seen the total move down by about 1.4 points. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Cloudy
67°F
| Measure | BYUAway | Texas TechHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 710 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | 972 miles |
| Season total | 8,166 miles | 4,546 miles |
| Body clock | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| Rest | 14 days | 7 days |
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