KU football vs. Texas Tech: Five things to know about Jayhawks’ next Big 12 game
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- Kansas travels to No. 9 Texas Tech on Oct. 11; Red Raiders lead series 23-2.
- Texas Tech ranks fourth nationally in points allowed (11.2) and in scoring (48.6).
- Quarterback Behren Morton leads offense; linebacker Jacob Rodriguez anchors defense.
After a big road win against UCF last Saturday, the Kansas Jayhawks (4-2, 1-1 Big 12) will play their toughest opponent yet: No. 9 Texas Tech.
The Red Raiders (5-0, 2-0 Big 12) defeated Houston on Saturday. They have won all five games by at least 20 points.
Here’s everything you need to know about this week’s game:
KU football vs. Texas Tech: Game details
Kickoff: 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11
Where: Jones AT&T Stadium (Lubbock, Texas)
TV: FOX
Radio: Jayhawk Radio Network; WHB (810) in Kansas City
Early betting line: Texas Tech is a 13.5-point favorite.
Five things to know about KU-Texas Tech
1. Historically, Texas Tech has dominated the Jayhawks. Texas Tech leads the all-time series 23-2. In fact, KU has lost the last four matchups against the Red Raiders. The Jayhawks’ last win was in 2019, when KU beat Tech 37-34 in Lawrence.
2. Texas Tech’s defense is elite. The Red Raiders rank No. 4 in the country in points allowed per game (11.2). Opponents are averaging just 178.8 passing yards a game against them. The Red Raiders are also holding teams to 65 yards on the ground per game.
3. As good as Texas Tech’s defense is, the offense might be even better. The Red Raiders rank No. 4 in the country in points scored per game (48.6). Tech is averaging an astonishing 568.8 yards per game. They average 363.8 passing yards per contest.
4. Tech quarterback Behren Morton has had an excellent season. So far, Morton has 1,410 passing yards, 12 touchdowns and three interceptions. He’s averaging 10.1 yards per pass attempt and has a completion percentage of 69.3.
5. Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez is the player to watch on defense. He leads the team in total tackles (33) and solo tackles (18). He also has two interceptions. Rodriguez played quarterback in high school before switching to linebacker in college.
This story was originally published October 6, 2025 at 11:17 AM with the headline "KU football vs. Texas Tech: Five things to know about Jayhawks’ next Big 12 game."
