Highlights, key plays and photos from BYU’s loss to Texas Tech

The Cougars stumble in Lubbock for their first loss of the season

Published: Nov 8, 2025, 9:47 a.m. MST

BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) is driven to the ground by Texas Tech Red Raiders safety Cole Wisniewski (5) as they play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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Final

Texas Tech 29, BYU 7

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— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) November 8, 2025

Fourth quarter

Texas Tech 29, BYU 7

2:37 — Texas Tech drills its fifth field goal of the afternoon. Texas Tech 29, BYU 7.

7:35 — BYU avoids a shutout.

Bear Bachmeier found Chase Roberts for a 6-yard touchdown to finally put points on the board for the Cougars. Texas Tech 26, BYU 7.

10:46 — It’s officially a disaster for BYU.

Texas Tech scored a 3-yard touchdown to cap a 10-play, 80-yard drive that will put this game out of the Cougars’ reach for good. Texas Tech 26, BYU 0.

Did the work and got the reward.

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— Texas Tech Football (@TexasTechFB) November 8, 2025

Third quarter

Texas Tech 19, BYU 0

3:41 — Texas Tech takes advantage of Rodriguez’s interception with another field goal. Texas Tech 19, BYU 0.

6:04 — A bad day for Bear Bachmeier just got worse.

BYU’s freshman quarterback threw an interception on third down to Texas Tech superstar Jacob Rodriguez. Texas Tech 16, BYU 0.

Pressure leads to the J-Rod pick!

The 6th takeaway he's been involved in within the last 4 games alone.

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— Texas Tech Football (@TexasTechFB) November 8, 2025

7:00 — Texas Tech hits its third field goal of the day. Texas Tech 16, BYU 0.

While trailing by 16, BYU’s defense has actually done a solid job against the high-powered Red Raiders offense. The Cougars have allowed just 252 yards and 2.9 yards per carry while racking up four sacks thus far.

Halftime

Texas Tech 13, BYU 0.

BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) is sacked by Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive tackle Lee Hunter (2) and is flagged for a backward pass BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) throws a pass with Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker David Bailey (31) defending as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars wide receiver Parker Kingston (11) is hit hard by Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Dontae Balfour (20) and the ball falls to turf as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

A Cougar fan reacts during the game as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Looking very angry BYU Cougars cornerback Jayden Dunlap (29) and BYU Cougars defensive end Kinilau Fonohema (97) walk off the field after BYU lost to Texas Tech at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Ben Roberts (13) shadows BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) as they play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) tries to hurdle Texas Tech Red Raiders safety Cole Wisniewski (5) and is driven into the turf as they play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake tries to talk to an official as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

The Red Raiders run onto the field prior to playing BYU at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars kicker Will Ferrin (44) misses a field goal attempt as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

The crew begins disassembling the GameDay set as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars defensive back Evan Johnson (0) steps to the line as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Dejected BYU players and staff watch the replay of a penalty as they and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake points out toward the field as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars defensive lineman Tausili Akana (13) tries to deflect a pass to Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Micah Hudson (14) BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) throws a pass past Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive lineman Charles Esters III (11) as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) BYU watches the ball into his hands as they and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars tight end Carsen Ryan (20) sheds Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back AJ McCarty (1) off as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) goes for a pass over Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Brock Golwas (45) as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU players sit dejected on the bench as they and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) gets tagged by Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive end Romello Height (9) as they play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) is brought down by Texas Tech Red Raiders safety Cole Wisniewski (5) as they play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker David Bailey (31) disrupts BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) enough to cause an errent throw resulting in an interception as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake stands with his team to sing the fight song to their fans after losing to Texas Tech at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (10) reaches out for and makes an interception off of a tipped ball as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) passes the ball as they and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake pleads his case to an official as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars kicker Matthias Dunn (97) stands on the sideline watching as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU players and staff watching the video replay during a penalty review as they and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU helmets sit on a rack during the game as they and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars cornerback Therrian Alexander (1) reacts after missing a sure interception as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars cornerback Therrian Alexander (1) goes up for and misses a sure interception as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Dejected Cougar fans sit and watch as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake looks out at the field as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) is driven to the ground by Texas Tech Red Raiders safety Cole Wisniewski (5) as they play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Texas Tech Red Raiders cheerleaders perform as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) isn’t able to hold onto the ball with Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Brenden Jordan (7) defending as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars wide receiver Jojo Phillips (13) drops a pass as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Reggie Virgil (1) makes a catch over BYU Cougars cornerback Therrian Alexander (1) as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Coy Eakin (3) makes a catch in front of BYU Cougars defensive back Evan Johnson (0) as they play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Texas Tech Red Raiders fans cheer as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Ashton Hampton (16) celbrates after recovering a muffed punt by BYU as they play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake, celebrates after a sack as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars wide receiver Parker Kingston (11) tries to collect the ball after muffing the catch on a punt as BYU and Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Caleb Douglas (5) loses the ball as he is defended by BYU Cougars defensive back Evan Johnson (0) as they play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker David Bailey (31) tips a pass by BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) as they play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) looks around the stadium as he warms up prior to playing Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) warms up prior to playing Texas Tech play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

BYU players enter the field for warmups as they and Texas Tech prepare to play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Tyler Romney and his son Connor Romney of Frisco Texas, sit sideline as BYU and Texas Tech prepare to play at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Second quarter

Texas Tech 13, BYU 0.

0:00 — Behren Morton’s fourth down pass is incomplete in the end zone and BYU prevents another touchdown to end the half. Texas Tech 13, BYU 0.

8:08 — Texas Tech kicks another field goal. Texas Tech 13, BYU 0.

The Red Raiders drove down to the BYU 7-yard line, but the Cougars’ defense held up to force the field goal.

Jack Kelly’s pressure on third down led to Behren Morton hobbling off the field. His health going forward will be something to monitor as BYU attempts another comeback from down two scores.

10:33 — Will Ferrin misses a 51-yard field goal wide left. Texas Tech 10, BYU 0.

BYU has now shanked a punt, muffed a punt and missed a field goal today. Rough outing thus far for the Cougars’ special teams unit.

Texas Tech will regain possession at its own 33-yard line.

First quarter

Texas Tech 10, BYU 0

0:19 — Behren Morton finds Caleb Douglas for a 9-yard touchdown. Texas Tech 10, BYU 0.

Toe tap to cap off a 92-yard drive 😤

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— Texas Tech Football (@TexasTechFB) November 8, 2025

The Red Raiders traveled 92 yards on the drive across 12 plays, picking up a pair of third down conversions along the way.

In two possessions thus far, BYU has totaled 44 yards of offense — 43 rushing, and one passing.

10:07 — Texas Tech gets on the board first with a 47-yard field goal. Texas Tech 3, BYU 0.

BYU punted on the opening drive of the game before forcing a 3-and-out, only for Parker Kingston to muff a punt and give the Red Raiders the ball back deep in Cougar territory.

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Comments

But BYU’s defense held strong, as Jack Kelly sacked Behren Morton on third down to force the long field goal. Siale Esera previously had another third down sack just before Kingston’s fumbled punt.

Now it’s time to see how Bear Bachmeier and company respond on offense.