Iowa State vs. Texas Tech: How to watch the Cyclones' homecoming game
Iowa State hopes to extend its unbeaten streak Saturday when Texas Tech comes to town.
The No. 11 Cyclones (7-0, 4-0 in Big 12 play) are off to their best overall start to a season since 1938. vlog's Scott Reister will be in Ames for the game on Saturday as Iowa State eyes its first-ever 8-0 start.
How to watch Iowa State football vs. Texas Tech
When: 2:30 p.m. CT, Saturday, Nov. 2
Where: Jack Trice Stadium, Ames
TV: ESPN
Livestream: Watch ESPN (TV provider log-in required)
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Iowa State vs. Texas Tech football tickets
Hoping to go to the game? Iowa State has tickets available through Ticketmaster.
As of Tuesday morning, a pair of tickets together were going for as low as $58 apiece before fees.
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Texas Tech football record, stats and more
Coach: Joey McGuire (20-14, 3rd year)
Record: 5-3 overall, 3-2 in Big 12
The Red Raiders are limping — both literally and metaphorically — into Saturday's game after two consecutive losses.
Texas Tech started 5-1. After a mid-October bye week, the team has lost in a blowout to Baylor (59-35) and a tight game at TCU (35-34).
Starting quarterback Behren Morton missed the second half of the loss at TCU with . It's unclear if he will play Saturday. If he misses time, freshman quarterback Will Hammond — who threw for 121 yards and a touchdown in relief of Morton last weekend — would likely be the starter.
The Red Raiders have an explosive offense, averaging 38.1 points per game and scoring 28 or more points in 7 out of 8 games this season. Defensively, however, Texas Tech doesn't do much of anything well. At 36.0 points per game allowed, Tech's defense ranks 123rd out of 134 FBS teams. Big 12 foes Cincinnati (41) and Baylor (59) put up season-high marks against the Red Raider defense.
In total, Texas Tech has allowed 18 passing touchdowns and 19 rushing touchdowns this season. Comparatively, Iowa State — which is ninth in college football for fewest points per game allowed — has given up just 12 offensive touchdowns all season (5 passing, 7 rushing).
Texas Tech football scores
- Texas Tech 52, Abilene Christian 51
- Washington State 37, Texas Tech 16
- Texas Tech 66, North Texas 21
- Texas Tech 30, Arizona State 22
- Texas Tech 44, Cincinnati 41
- Texas Tech 28, Arizona 22
- Baylor 59, Texas Tech 35
- TCU 35, Texas Tech 34
Iowa State vs. Texas Tech football series history
Texas Tech holds a 13-8 all-time lead in the series. That record has shifted in Iowa State's favor in recent years, however.
Under Matt Campbell, ISU is 5-2 against the Red Raiders, including a 66-10 beatdown in 2016 against three-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Texas Tech did win the last game in this series, a 14-10 game in 2022. Iowa State lost despite outgaining Texas Tech 422-246 and winning the turnover battle.
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Iowa State vs. Texas Tech betting odds, over/under
Iowa State is a 14.5-point favorite in Saturday's game, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under is set at 56.5 points.
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