UCF vs. Texas Tech Picks and Prediction, November 15, 2025

By: Dylan Hellebrand Updated 11/15/2025, 12:14 AM ET
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On Saturday, the UCF Knights (4-5) face off against the Texas Tech Red Raiders (9-1) at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. This game will be aired on FOX. Looking for todayโ€™s college football picks? Donโ€™t miss our expert breakdowns.

UCF vs Texas Tech Game Information

  • November 15, 2025
  • 3:30pm EST
  • Jones AT&T Stadium
  • FOX
  • 67ยฐ cloudy/sunny at start time

Texas Tech Form & Recent Results

Texas Tech enters this game riding the momentum of a three-game winning streak, having come out on top in four of their last five matches. Most recently, they defeated BYU 29-7, with quarterback Behren Morton completing 17 out of 32 pass attempts and adding a touchdown to his season total. Over the course of this season, Morton has accumulated an impressive 1,969 passing yards for the Red Raiders. On the ground, running back Cameron Dickey has led the charge with 867 rushing yards. The receiving corps has been headed by Caleb Douglas, whoโ€™s racked up 606 yards, while Coy Eakin has contributed 512 receiving yards. Texas Techโ€™s offense has been firing on all cylinders lately, averaging 35.6 points per game over their last five games, as they look to secure their seventh home win this season.

UCF Form & Recent Results

UCF comes into this matchup hoping to turn things around after dropping their last two games and losing four out of their previous five. Most recently, they fell to Houston in a close 30-27 game, where quarterback Tayven Jackson completed 15 of his 29 pass attempts but threw an interception. Jackson has compiled 1,470 passing yards over the course of this season, providing consistency at quarterback for the Knights. Myles Montgomery leads the way with 595 rushing yards, giving UCF a reliable option in their running attack. At receiver, Duane Thomas Jr. has made a solid impact with 402 receiving yards, while tight end Dylan Wade has contributed 302 yards, helping to round out the Knightsโ€™ passing game. Defensively, the Knights have struggled to keep opponents in check recently, giving up an average of 24 points in their last five games. With their chances of reaching a bowl game now looking slim, the Knights are hoping to channel that disappointment into extra motivation as they prepare to face the Red Raiders on the road.

Key Players

  • UCF QB Tayven Jackson: 136/220, 5 TD, 5 INT
  • TTU QB Behren Morton: 142/216, 16 TD, 4 INT

Betting Odds & Market Overview:

  • TTU -23.5; O/U 48.5

Texas Tech vs UCF Picks and Prediction

UCF suffered a heartbreaking defeat last week in their Space Game, as Houston sealed the win with a late interception. That loss was a major setback for UCF's ambitions to secure a spot in a bowl game this year, making the path forward even more challenging. Now, they face a tough task as they travel to face Texas Tech, hoping for a dramatic turnaround to keep their season alive. Meanwhile, Texas Tech will rely on their high-powered offense to maintain their momentum and continue adding to their win column. Final Score Prediction, Texas Tech Red Raiders win but fail to cover the spread, 35-21.

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