Why Everyone and Their Grandma is Going to Watch Texas Tech’s Game Against BYU

Unless you live under a rock, you've heard about the massive college football game happening this weekend where the Texas Tech Red Raiders will face the BYU Cougars.

Well, to add more fuel to the fire, ESPN has announced that they are sending the best of the best when it comes to broadcast reporters.

Why Do I Care About this Saturday's Game?

First of all, I completely understand if you aren't the biggest football fan. Maybe you don't know exactly what all the hubbub is about? "Why is ESPN sending their top broadcasters?" "Is Texas Tech football even good?" "What even is a football?"

Let's start by answering the first two questions at least.

How Good is Texas Tech Football?

First of all, Texas Tech football had a very good season this year, winning eight of the past nine games so far this season. In fact, they are currently undefeated in away games at 5-0.

Within the Big 12, there is only one team ahead: BYU. This is one reason why everyone is talking about this game. A clash of titans, so to speak.

Also, one of the most respected ranking in college football is from Associated Press polling which places the Red Raiders at No. 8. Being within the top 10 is a huge achievement, by the way.

Who Are the BYU Cougars?

The BYU (Brigham Young University) Cougars not only lead the Big 12 so far in the 2025 season, but they are also one spot above Texas Tech in the AP ranking at No. 7.

This means that the winner of this Saturday's matchup will not only secure the number one spot in the Big 12, but also boost their team's success in the coveted College Football Playoff Top 25 rankings.

What is ESPN College GameDay?

Finally, the reason that this is a big deal is because Lubbock is hosting ESPN's College GameDay this year. This is a huge deal since it not only highlights the incredible skill and value of Texas Tech, but it also sheds spotlight on Lubbock as a whole.

You can learn more about what College GameDay really is from the ESPN web page.

Because of the gravity of this matchup, ESPN's finest will be reporting on the game. The legendary Kirk Herbstreit and Chris Fowler will be on call. When it comes to sideline reporting, Holly Rowe will take the mic.

This is looking to be a huge game that you don't want to miss, even if you aren't the biggest football fan. Just make sure that you time your travel for the weekend so you avoid the onslaught of out-of-towners.