Texas Tech vs. BYU live updates, score, game analysis and highlights

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Morton dealing with fracture

Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton has been dealing with a hairline fracture in his fibula, according to the broadcast. Morton missed two games with the injury, though the staff acknowledged that it will primarily come down to pain management. The senior has been visibly frustrated while getting sacked four times in the first half, twice running into defenders.

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Texas Tech in control at half

HALF: Texas Tech 13, BYU 0

No. 8 Texas Tech is up at the half in a defensive struggle against No. 7 BYU. The Red Raiders have been constantly under pressure from a potent Cougars defense, but a burgeoning running attack has kept them on schedule.

During a first touchdown drive, running back Cameron Dickey ran the ball six times for 24 yards to set up a 9-yard touchdown connection from Behren Morton to Caleb Douglas. Then, running back J'Koby Williams reeled off a 43-yard run to set up another field goal.

BYU has stayed on schedule in the running game, but miscues have put them behind the chains. A false start killed one drive near midfield and a muffed punt led to another Texas Tech field goal.

Dickey and Williams have combined for 100 yards rushing, while Morton has 134 yards and a touchdown through the air. The Cougars have only 106 yards at the half but sacked Morton four times in the period.

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Texas Tech extends lead

2Q: Texas Tech 13, BYU 0

The Red Raiders capitalized on the long run from Williams and connected on another field goal to push the lead out to 13.

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Here comes Texas Tech

Texas Tech running back J'Koby Williams has primarily played a supporting role behind Cam Dickey. But on his second carry of the game, Williams powered through the line and broke off a 43-yard run to fire deep into BYU territory. Texas Tech's rushing offense is starting to come alive with 83 combined yards between Dickey and Williams.

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Cougs not getting any breaks

BYU has played a solid game overall, extending each drive to at least five plays. They went nine plays for 42 yards in the second quarter as they leaned on their running game to some success, but a key third down stop from Texas Tech set up a 51-yard field goal that elite kicker Will Ferrin hooked.

The Cougars are outgaining Texas Tech, match them in first downs and are averaging more yards per play. Still, a few key miscues -- especially on special teams -- have been the difference.

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Texas Tech starting to heat up

Late 1Q: Texas Tech 10, BYU 0

No. 8 Texas Tech is starting to find its rhythm at the end of the first quarter against No. 7 BYU. The Red Raiders went -24 yards after its first two drives, only getting on the board because of a muffed punt that turned into a field goal. But on the most recent drive, the Red Raiders drove down the field to set up a nine-yard touchdown grab from Caleb Douglas.

The Red Raiders drove 92 yards down the field on the most recent drive as they leaned on running back Cam Dickey, handing him the ball six times for 24 yards to drive into the red zone. Quarterback Behren Morton has run into two sacks, but the Red Raiders quickened his reads against a fierce BYU defense.

The Cougars have been able to run the ball consistently against Texas Tech, reaching 43 yards on nine carries. However, true freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier was quickly hurried on all of his four dropbacks, connecting on only 1-of-4 passes. With the Cougars down, more will be put on the arm of Bachmeier over the next three quarters.

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Red Raiders get second chance

1Q: Texas Tech 3, BYU 0

BYU's defense came to play on the first defensive drive, forcing a false start on the first play and nabbing a sack on an ill-advised decision by Behren Morton. However, a sensational punt was muffed by the Cougars, giving Texas Tech the ball with great field position.

Morton again ran into a lengthy sack that pushed Texas Tech to the edge of field goal range, but Stone Harrington managed to notch home a 47-yard field goal. Red Raiders strike first.

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Shanked punt sets Texas Tech up well

BYU got a strong 12-yard rush from running back LJ Martin for a first down, but the passing offense failed to generate much against a stacked Texas Tech pass rush. A shanked punt from Sam Vander Haar traveled only 19 yards giving Texas Tech the ball at the 40-yard line, in great position to put together a drive.

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BYU gets first look

Texas Tech won the toss in front of a raucous home crowd and deferred to the second half. Now, true freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier will try to find opportunities against a loaded Red Raiders defensive line. After a touchback, BYU starts at the 25-yard line.

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Injury updates

Texas Tech

Out: DL Skyler Gill-Howard, WR T.J. West, WR Leyton Stone, WR Roy Alexander, OL Hunter Zambrano

BYU

Out: S Tommy Prassas, RB Sione Moa, CB Marcus McKenzie, DT Anisi Purcell

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Game prediction

Texas Tech has become one of the Goliaths of the Big 12 with the growth of its defense, but BYU is one of the few teams that can counter. The Cougars should be able to move the ball with some consistency, and their defense could create problems for a banged-up Texas Tech passing game. Still, the Red Raiders are likely to capitalize on their opportunities. The game should be closer than the massive line suggests, but Texas Tech is expected to emerge victorious. Pick: BYU +10.5

Texas Tech vs. BYU prediction, pick, odds, spread: Red Raiders, Cougars take college football's center stage

Shehan Jeyarajah

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The legend of Bear Bachmeier

BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier was never expected to play when he transferred from Stanford over the offseason. However, his unique background -- and "crazy" family -- has transformed him into a rising star in college football. The true freshman is the only freshman quarterback with a PFF grade higher than 80, and his skills were forged fighting with his brothers.

Forged in 'organized chaos,' BYU QB Bear Bachmeier prepares to take college football's biggest stage

Shehan Jeyarajah

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Texas Tech's big swing

Texas Tech has not won an outright conference championship since 1955, or even made a Big 12 Championship Game. In July 2024, a small group of powerbrokers got together and decided that enough was enough.

This is the story of Texas Tech's ascension, and why it's a Wild West story that only could have happened in Lubbock, Texas.

West Texas boom: Inside Texas Tech's bold all-in bet on NIL and the billionaire landman responsible

Shehan Jeyarajah

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