Good Guys: Texas Tech Red Raiders (7-1, 4-1)
Bad Guys: West Virginia (5-3, 2-3)
Where: Galaxy Stadium | Lubbock, TX
When: Saturday, November 7th @ 8:30 pm
TV & Streaming: ESPN
Radio: The Varsity Network
The Line: Texas Tech -15.5
Game Notes: Texas Tech | West Virginia
Weather Report: Cloudy, 57-43
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal’s Nathan Giese: Can Texas Tech football contain West Virginia’s ground attack? Our prediction
Texas Tech 42, West Virginia 28: Opponents averaged 45 points per game in West Virginia’s first four Big 12 games. That streak snapped last week when TCU scored just 20 (which is a high mark for the Horned Frogs this season). Texas Tech’s offense may not be Oklahoma State-level elite; it’s certainly capable of scoring twice as many points against WVU as TCU did.
Daily Toreador’ Austin Jackson: Tech discloses terms of Galaxy partnership following attorney general ruling
Tech Athletics is set to bring in $74,395,650 over the course of the 15-year deal, beginning with $4,000,000 for the 2026-27 school year and increasing by 3% each year. The deal ends in 2040-2041 with a $6,050,358 sponsorship fee.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal’s Don Williams: Galaxy Stadium contract details revealed for Texas Tech football
Tech released the contract on Thursday, Nov. 5, after a ruling by the state attorney general’s office. The Avalanche-Journal filed a public-records request for the contract on July 17 after Tech and Galaxy announced their new partnership. Tech deferred to the state attorney general’s office for an open-records decision.
Red Raider Sports’ Mason Turnbow: Joey McGuire discusses Texas Tech’s momentum, CFP picture and preparation for West Virginia
Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire discussed several key storylines surrounding the Red Raiders as they prepare for their matchup against West Virginia during his weekly radio show. From the special teams play that shifted momentum against Arizona to the offense’s continued commitment to taking shots downfield, McGuire touched on what has helped Texas Tech find success. He also addressed the College Football Playoff rankings, the motivation behind his pregame message against Arizona and the excitement surrounding Saturday night’s kickoff. Cash Cleveland and Howard Sampson also shared their thoughts on the offensive line’s chemistry, J’Koby Williams‘ ability in the open field and the “what’s next” mentality that has become a staple of the program.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal’s Don Williams: Rich Rod returns to Lubbock years after Texas Tech football candidacy
Only once has Rodriguez squared off against Texas Tech, and this weekend will be his first time to do so in Lubbock. Yet, it’s a place that 27 years ago might easily have become his home and the Red Raiders his team.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal’s Nathan Giese: Texas Tech basketball’s Jamichael Stillwell eligible to play against Illinois
Jamichael Stillwell has been granted a temporary restraining order and is now eligible to play for the Texas Tech basketball team.
Stillwell filed a suit in the 72nd District Court of Lubbock County seeking eligibility and “monetary relief over $1,000,000 and non-monetary relief” on Friday against the NCAA. Stillwell is among the Class of 2022 athletes looking to fight the NCAA’s five-for-five eligibility model that excluded his graduating high school class.