Texas Tech vs BYU live updates: Score, highlights from Big 12 championship game

College Football Playoff spots are on the line in the Big 12 championship game between No. 6 Texas Tech and No. 11 BYU.

Can the conference steal a bid to become a two-bid conference?

A win for the Red Raiders (No. 4 in the College Football Playoff rankings) would likely lock them into a top-four seed and first-round bye, while a win for the Cougars (No. 11 in the CFP rankings) would create some chaos for the 12-team field.

Texas Tech and BYU are set for a noon ET kickoff on Saturday, Dec. 6 from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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Saturday's contest is one of three rematches in Power Four conference championship games from the regular season. Behind a two-takeaway day from potential Heisman Trophy candidate Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech took the first meeting against BYU convincingly in Lubbock by the score of 29-7.

Texas Tech has been one of the top programs in the country for much of the season, and is one of the sport's great stories this year. At 11-1 on the year, Joey McGuire's squad is a tough team to scheme against, as the Red Raiders hold the third-best scoring offense and scoring defense in the country at 43.2 and 11.3 points per game, respectively.

If the Cougars can win Round 2 against the Red Raiders, it'd give Kalani Sitake's squad one of the five automatic CFP bids, which would move the Red Raiders down to an at-large bid and likely remove someone else from the field — (cough, cough, Notre Dame).

USA TODAY is bringing you live updates, scores and highlights from the game. Follow along.

Texas Tech vs BYU score

TEAM	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	F
Texas Tech	0	—	—	—	—
BYU	0	—	—	—	—

Texas Tech vs BYU live updates

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First quarter: Texas Tech 0, BYU 0

Texas Tech punts

BYU's defense comes up with a near walk-in pick-6, but Faletau Satuala is unable to hold onto it. It's a big third-down stop for the Cougars' defense nonetheless, as Texas Tech sends the punt unit out.

Bear Bachmeier and BYU's offense will start at its own 10-yard line.

Texas Tech moving on offense

Texas Tech moves into BYU's side of the field on its first drive. Behren Morton has completed 3-of-5 passes for 25 yards to begin the drive.

Pregame

The Big 12 championship game is almost underway at AT&T Stadium between Texas Tech and BYU! The Cougars won the toss and deferred the kickoff to the second half.

'College GameDay' picks for Texas Tech vs BYU

Here's how the "College GameDay" crew and celebrity guest picker Ernie Johnson picked the Big 12 championship game between Texas Tech and BYU:

Desmond Howard: Texas Tech
Pat McAfee: Texas Tech
Ernie Johnson (guest picker): Texas Tech
Nick Saban: Texas Tech
Kirk Herbstreit: Texas Tech

BYU trolls CFP outlook

The Big 12 championship game is crucial for BYU's CFP outlook, as a win would put the Cougars in the field. However, despite being 11-1 on the season and ranked for much of the season, it appears that BYU is not happy with its current CFP situation, as the Cougars posted a troll tweet on the athletic department's official X account.

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark noted to reporters in Dallas that no Power Four team with an 11-1 record had ever finished outside the top 10 in the CFP rankings entering championship week until the committee ranked BYU 11th in the penultimate rankings.

Has Texas Tech won the Big 12 championship before?

No, Texas Tech has not won the Big 12 championship before. In fact, Saturday's appearance at AT&T Stadium is the first for the Red Raiders in the conference championship game.

Has BYU won the Big 12 championship before?

No, BYU has not won the Big 12 championship before. In fact, Saturday's conference championship is the first appearance in the title game for BYU, which is in its third season as a Big 12 member.

BYU QB Bear Bachmeier warming up before Big 12 championship game

BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier has taken the field at AT&T Stadium for some pregame stretches ahead of the Big 12 championship game. The true freshman has been one of the Big 12's top quarterbacks this season, as he has thrown for nearly 2,600 yards and 14 touchdowns while adding 11 scores on the ground.

Jacob Rodriguez wins 'College GameDay' challenge

Appearing on "College GameDay" for an on-the-field interview, Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez won a $250,000 donation from Pat McAfee to a military foundation of Rodriguez's choice for hitting a crossbar from roughly the 20-yard line.

Rodriguez's wife, of course, is a member of the U.S. Army, as she is a Black Hawk helicopter pilot.

Jacob Rodriguez named Butkus Award winner

Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez has been one of the top defensive players in the country, as he leads all FBS players with seven forced fumbles this season. He was recently named the recipient of the 2025 Butkus Award, which is handed out to the top linebacker in the country.

Rodriguez is also the only FBS player since 2005 to have five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and four interceptions in the same season, according to Texas Tech's game notes.

Big 12 championship game uniform matchup released

Texas Tech looks to be rocking with its home

What's at stake for Texas Tech in Big 12 championship game?

Texas Tech is playing for a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff in the Big 12 championship game against BYU. The Red Raiders were moved up to the No. 4 seed in the penultimate CFP top 25 rankings after then-No. 3 Texas A&M lost in Week 14.

A loss for Texas Tech in the Big 12 title game would create the question of whether the Red Raiders have a strong enough resume to keep a top-four seed or not.

What's at stake for BYU in Big 12 championship game?

BYU is playing for a spot in the College Football Playoff against Texas Tech.

The 11th-ranked Cougars are currently on the wrong side of the bubble: The No. 11 and 12 seeds will go to two of the five highest-ranked conference champions, meaning BYU's only way in is to become a conference champion itself.

What time does Texas Tech vs BYU start?

Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
Time: Noon ET, 11 a.m. CT
Where: AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas)

Texas Tech vs BYU will kick off at noon ET (11 a.m. local time) on Saturday, Dec. 6 from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

What TV channel is Texas Tech vs BYU on today?

TV channel: ABC
Livestream: ESPN app | Fubo (free trial)

ABC will nationally broadcast the Big 12 championship game between Texas Tech and BYU. Joe Tessitore and Jesse Palmer will broadcast the game from the booth at AT&T Stadium, while Katie George and Kris Budden will report from the sidelines.

Streaming options for the game include the ESPN app (with a TV login) and Fubo, which carries ABC and offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Texas Tech vs BYU predictions

Here's a look at some predictions for Texas Tech vs. BYU from USA TODAY Sports' experts:

Matt Hayes, USA TODAY: Texas Tech 35, BYU 17

"The first game in early November should've been much worse for BYU, Texas Tech's struggles in the red zone preventing an uglier rout. But there's much more on the line now, and BYU has extra juice from coach Kalani Sitake turning down Penn State. It took Texas Tech about two quarters in November to adjust to BYU's physical lines of scrimmage, and if the Cougars can protect the ball, they'll get this game to the second half. Texas Tech QB Behren Morton wasn't completely healthy the last time the teams played, and has been nearly flawless since."

Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY: Texas Tech 30, BYU 7

"Look for Tech to take care of BYU by multiple touchdowns and enter the playoff ready to advance to the semifinals and even beyond. BYU is a physical, well-coached team that typically won't make the crucial mistakes that can mean the difference against elite competition. The Red Raiders are simply more talented, with difference-making talent at quarterback, the defensive line and the entire front seven."

Austin Curtright, USA TODAY Network: Texas Tech 31, BYU 10

"Quarterback Behren Morton wasn't quite himself against the Cougars the first time around this season, as he was returning from a multi-week injury. Still, Texas Tech's suffocating defense was too much for BYU and true freshman Bear Bachmeier to handle in the 29-7 loss. The Red Raiders are the most capable Big 12 team to cause some chaos in the College Football Playoff, and standout defenders Jacob Rodriguez and David Bailey lead the way in Texas Tech's first-ever Big 12 title."

Texas Tech football schedule 2025

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