West Virginia (5-3, 2-3 Big 12) returns from its bye week to face Texas Tech (7-1, 4-1 Big 12) in Lubbock. WVU vs Texas Tech is set for a rare 9:30 p.m. ET kickoff. The Mountaineers last played Oct. 24, when they beat TCU 24-20 for their second straight conference win. One more win also makes WVU bowl eligible. Read more: How to watch WVU vs Texas Tech.
Texas Tech comes in off a 34-26 win over then-ranked Arizona. Its only loss came against Cincinnati on Oct. 24, a team WVU beat 45-42 earlier this season. The Red Raiders average 207 rushing yards per game, but their pass defense ranks 135th out of 138 teams nationally.
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Texas Tech leads the all-time series 8-7 and is 4-3 against WVU at home. The Red Raiders have also won six of the last seven meetings, including a 49-0 win in Morgantown last season.
Game day is here, so here is everything you need to know.
How to watch WVU vs Texas Tech
Kickoff is set for 9:30 p.m. ET, or 8:30 p.m. local time, at Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. The game will air nationally on ESPN, with Jay Alter on play-by-play, Tom Luginbill on analysis, and Sherree Burruss on the sideline. ESPN can also be streamed through the ESPN app with a TV provider login.
How to listen
Mountaineer Sports Network coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. with the GoMart Mountaineer Tailgate Show. The regular network broadcast then starts at 8:30 p.m., with Tony Caridi on play-by-play, Dwight Wallace on analysis, and Jed Drenning on the sideline. The broadcast is available on stations throughout West Virginia, online at WVUsports.com, and through the Varsity Network and WVU Gameday apps.
Get there early for The Mountaineer Tailgate
Before kickoff, find your radio dial. The Mountaineer Tailgate kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET and runs until kickoff, live across the John Fredericks Media Network, including The Torch affiliates. The show also streams live at JFMN.tv.
Broadcast details are subject to change. Check wvusports.com and wvthetorch.com for the latest updates on game day.
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