West Virginia vs. Texas Tech: Week 10 Odds, TV Schedule, and Game Preview

The West Virginia Mountaineers travel to Lubbock in Week 10 to take on the No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders in a Big 12 clash. Texas Tech enters with a 7-1 record and looks to defend its home turf at Galaxy Stadium.

A critical factor in this contest will be sustaining drives, where West Virginia boasts a significant advantage on third down, converting at a 47.5 percent clip compared to the Red Raiders’ 38.2 percent. Adding historical weight to the matchup, West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez sits just one victory away from his 70th career win with the Mountaineers. Both programs have plenty to prove as the November slate gets underway.

West Virginia’s Outlook

West Virginia enters Week 10 fresh off a gritty 24-20 road victory over the TCU Horned Frogs. Despite being outgained 484 to 265 in total yards, the Mountaineers capitalized on a plus-two turnover margin to secure the win. Quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. drove the result, rushing for a pair of touchdowns—including a 36-yard breakaway in the third quarter—and tossing a 13-yard go-ahead pass in the final frame to seal the comeback.

The Mountaineers’ offense relies heavily on a dominant ground game that has amassed 2,093 rushing yards this season. Hawkins provides a dynamic dual-threat presence under center, while running back Cam Cook remains the focal point of Rich Rodriguez’s attack. Cook, who caught the game-winning touchdown against TCU, anchors a unit averaging 35.9 points and 468.1 total yards per game. Defensively, West Virginia must tighten up after surrendering 372 passing yards last time out.

Texas Tech’s Outlook

Texas Tech enters Week 10 following a 34-26 victory over the Arizona Wildcats, amassing 472 total yards with a dominant 328-yard rushing effort. Guided by head coach Joey McGuire, who boasts a 36-19 record in Lubbock, the Red Raiders field a high-scoring offense averaging 35.6 points and 425.8 total yards per game. They excel in the red zone and protect the football well, complementing an aggressive defense that creates consistent backfield disruption.

The Mountaineers must contain a potent ground attack spearheaded by running back J’Koby Williams, who has piled up 794 rushing yards and six touchdowns. Quarterback Will Hammond directs the passing game with 1,561 yards, frequently targeting receiver Kenny Johnson and his team-high 548 receiving yards. When West Virginia has the ball, its offensive line faces a major test in outside linebacker A.J. Holmes Jr., who has racked up 8.0 sacks and 39 pressures this season.

Rankings

The No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders enter the matchup holding a 7-1 record in the AP Top 25 poll. Meanwhile, the unranked Mountaineers are chasing the end of the second-longest AP poll drought of any major-conference program—behind only Rutgers—and were never ranked in the AP poll during Neal Brown’s 2019-2024 tenure.

Gametime

The West Virginia Mountaineers travel to Lubbock, Texas, to face the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Galaxy Stadium for this Week 10 matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, at 9:30 p.m. ET.

TV

This Week 10 clash between West Virginia and Texas Tech will be broadcast nationally on ESPN, with kickoff scheduled for Saturday at 9:30 p.m. ET.

Spread

Texas Tech sits as a 16.5-point consensus home favorite, down from an opening 17.5-point spread. The moneyline favors the Red Raiders at -775 against West Virginia’s +533. Meanwhile, the total has climbed two points to 65.5, reflecting a matchup of potent offenses where the Mountaineers (35.9 points and 468.1 yards per game) narrowly outscore Texas Tech (35.6 points).

For player props, Cook’s rushing yards total is set at 89.5 (O/U -114). Quarterback Michael Hawkins’ dual-threat capability is highlighted by a rushing yards line of 77.5 (Over -114 / Under -115). Finally, receiver Jaden Bray offers +363 odds as an anytime touchdown scorer.