Texas Tech vs Kansas Preview: Red Raiders Look to Stay Unbeaten in Big 12 Showdown

 


Texas Tech vs Kansas: Preview, Storylines & Prediction

As the 2025 college football season charges into the heart of Big 12 play, one of the most anticipated matchups on the schedule is Texas Tech vs Kansas on October 11 at Jones AT&T Stadium. The stakes are high—Texas Tech remains unbeaten and Kansas is looking to derail the Red Raiders’ momentum. Here’s everything to know heading into the showdown.

Team Form & Momentum

Texas Tech Red Raiders

Texas Tech enters the game riding high. They’re unbeaten so far this season, and their performance has drawn national attention. Their offense is humming, and the defense has shown consistent growth week to week.

  • Schedule so far: Wins over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Kent State, Oregon State, Utah, then a strong showing on the road at Houston.

  • Recent performance: In their win over Houston, Texas Tech forced turnovers and limited Houston’s offense to just 267 yards.

  • Key strengths: High-powered passing attack, big-play potential, improving defensive play, and depth across skill positions

Kansas Jayhawks

Kansas is not without threat. Though often an underdog, they’ve shown flashes of competitiveness in the Big 12. Their quarterback play and resilience in close games are factors that could make this one interesting, especially if they can force Texas Tech into mistakes.

  • Injury / availability concerns: Player availability reports leading into the game have been a point of attention.

  • Upside potential: Kansas has pulled off surprises in conference play and may lean into tempo or opportunistic defense to shake things up.

Matchup Storylines & What to Watch

  1. Passing Attack vs Secondary
    Texas Tech’s passing game is expected to be a central weapon. QB Behren Morton has a variety of weapons, and stretching Kansas’ secondary could open up the field.

  2. Turnovers and Momentum Swings                                                                                        Kansas will need to create disruption—turnovers or back-breaking plays—to offset Tech’s offensive efficiency.

  3. Home Field Advantage                                                                                                                The energy in Lubbock is always intense, and the Red Raiders will want to defend Jones AT&T as a tough environment for visitors. 

  4. Depth and Fresh Legs                                                                                                                    As the season progresses, depth becomes more critical. Texas Tech’s ability to rotate and maintain intensity could be a difference-maker late in the game

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