Texas Tech vs Utah Pick and Prediction for Saturday, September 20, 2025

By: Cameron Ross Updated 09/19/2025, 03:26 PM ET

We've got an epic showdown at Rice-Eccles Stadium with Texas Tech vs Utah squaring off in a Big 12 showdown.

Texas Tech is the #17-ranked team in the nation, undefeated through three games played, following a 31-point victory against Oregon State. The Utah Utes return home this week undefeated and ranked #16 in the nation after a 25-point road victory against Wyoming last week.

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Texas Tech Preview

The Texas Tech offense has carried the team this season, averaging 58 points per game overall. Defensively, Texas Tech has been just as strong, giving up just 11.6 points per game through three games. Behren Morton leads the Texas Tech offense this season with 923 yards and 11 scores on 57 completions. Quarterback Will Hammond has completed 17 passes for 108 yards and two scores. Adam Hill leads the team with 207 yards on 24 carries. Cameron Dickey has chipped in heavily with 38 carries for 177 yards and four touchdowns.

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Utah Preview

The Utah youths have a solid offense this season, averaging 45.6 points per game overall. Defensively, Utah has been even better, holding opponents to just 8.3 points per game this year. Devon Dampier is leading the Utah offense this season with 628 yards and seven scores on 65 completions to go along with 198 yards and one touchdown on 33 carries. Ryan Davis leads all receivers on the team with 171 yards and one touchdown on 19 catches.

Texas Tech vs Utah Prediction

Both teams come into this week rolling as each is ranked inside the top 20 and undefeated. Neither has seen much of a test, but this week will test each unit. Look for a shootout between 2 of the best teams in the country as Utah does the work to get the win. Take the Utes this week to get the win and cover at home to stay undefeated. Final Score Prediction, Utah Utes win and cover 38-28.

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