College Clash: Texas Tech vs. Utah Forecast and Foretelling - September 20, 2025
The Utah Utes are gearing up for a thrilling match against the Texas Red Raiders at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday, September 20th. The game, scheduled to start at 12:00 pm ET, will be broadcast on FOX.
Utah has been a formidable force under head coach Kyle Whittingham, boasting an impressive 87-14 straight-up record and 56-44-1 against the spread as a home favorite. In particular, the Utes have been strong favorites of 7 or fewer, with a 25-7 win-loss record and 19-12-1 against the spread.
Defensively, Utah is downright scary, allowing only 20.7 points per game last season. Morgan Scalley, one of the best defensive coordinators in football, has masterminded a unit that is currently third in the nation in overall EPA per play allowed (-0.023). The Utes have brought back seven players with starting experience on defense, providing a solid foundation for their defensive efforts.
Utah's offensive line could also be in the running for the Joe Moore Award this season, as they have been strong in both rushing and passing plays. The Utes' offense is currently third in the nation in EPA per play (0.046). Cam Rising, the starting quarterback, has completed 73.0% of his passes for 628 yards and seven touchdowns without throwing an interception.
Texas Tech's team, largely built through the transfer portal, will be led by Behren Morton, the starting quarterback. Morton has struggled in big road games, which could potentially give Utah an advantage at home.
The over/under for the total points in the game is set at 57.5, with both over (-110) and under (-110) options available. As of Wednesday, September 17th, the moneyline odds for the game are Utah -155 and Texas Tech +130. The spread for the game is Utah -3 (-112) and Texas Tech +3 (-108).
This promises to be an exciting game, with both teams bringing their A-game to the table. Don't miss out on the action as the Utah Utes host the Texas Red Raiders at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
