BYU football suffered its first loss of the 2025 season at Texas Tech. The Red Raiders defeated the Cougars 29-7 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper and Cougar Sports Saturday co-host Kyle Ireland share their takeaways from BYU's first loss of the season, and where the Cougars go from here.

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BYU football players spoke with the media after the Cougars lost to Texas Tech 29-7 on November 8, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium

The players who spoke include safeties Raider Damuni and Tanner Wall, wide receiver Chase Roberts, and linebacker Jack Kelly.

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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake spoke to reporters after the Cougars lost to Texas Tech, 29-7, on November 8, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas.

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ESPN's Rece Davis and Desmond Howard preview BYU versus Texas Tech by speaking with the media in Lubbock, Texas, on November 7, 2025.

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It's go time for BYU football against No. 8 Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper is on location for the Cougars and Red Raiders matchup.

He shared his game preview and score prediction for the matchup.

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The player availability report for the Top 10 showdown between BYU and Texas Tech.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper delved into the availability report, identifying who's in and who's out. BYU star running back LJ Martin is expected to play in the much-anticipated matchup against the Red Raiders.

Mitch also gave his Big 12 predictions for Week 11. Outside of the BYU-Texas Tech game, notable games include Iowa State at TCU and Houston at UCF on Friday night.

Then, finally, we listen to BYU coordinators Jay Hill and Aaron Roderick preview the matchup against the Red Raiders.

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BYU football appeared at No. 7 in the initial College Football Playoff Top 25 rankings for the 2025 season.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on the ranking for the undefeated Cougars, who prepare to take on the No. 8 Texas Tech Red Raiders this Saturday in Lubbock, Texas.

Along with Mitch's thoughts on the ranking, you'll also hear from College Football Playoff Committee Chairman Mack Rhoades on key points that relate to BYU in the College Football Playoff rankings.

To get an in-depth breakdown on the Texas Tech Red Raiders, Mitch caught up with RedRaiderSports.com Lead Writer Jarrett Ramirez to get to know the foe. Then, the show closes out with Mitch's conversation with BYU star wide receiver Chase Roberts.

The senior leads BYU football in receiving yards and he laid his expectations for Saturday in Lubbock.

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BYU football running back LJ Martin is expected to be available for the Cougars, according to a report from ESPN's Pete Thamel.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shares his thoughts on Martin and what his presence would mean for BYU against Texas Tech.

Breaking down the matchup between the Cougars and Red Raiders. Kalani Sitake shared his thoughts on facing Texas Tech in a Top 10 clash.

Then, finally, BYU basketball opened the season against Villanova. Closing thoughts on BYU's big win in Las Vegas.

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