Texas Tech makes statement in 34-10 win at Utah
Salt Lake City sets the stage for one of Week 4’s most intriguing matchups as Texas Tech travels to face Utah in a Big 12 matchup. The Red Raiders have put together one of the top rosters in college football, spending millions this offseason on the transfer portal.
The Utes, meanwhile, have a new name at quarterback in Devon Dampier. The New Mexico transfer has reignited Kyle Whittingham’s program, which appears ready to contend for a Big 12 title again. This one has the makings of a measuring-stick game for both programs — and could play a big role in shaping the Big 12 race moving forward.
Saturday’s game kicks off at Noon ET on FOX. On3’s live blog will track the matchup with live updates, analysis and instant reaction. Follow along for the latest on No. 17 Texas Tech at No. 16 Utah.
FINAL: Texas Tech 34, Utah 10
09/20/2025 02:39:49 PM4Q, 1:53: Texas Tech 34, Utah 10
09/20/2025 02:34:08 PMThe Red Raiders are not done putting points on the board. Texas Tech’s Will Hammond completed a 21-yard touchdown pass to Reggie Virgil. Tech has now scored 24 unanswered points in the fourth quarter.
Texas Tech picks off Utah to seal win
09/20/2025 02:33:39 PM4Q, 3:41: Texas Tech 27, Utah 10
09/20/2025 02:24:49 PMTexas Tech continues to extend its lead, this time with a seven-play, 68-yard drive featuring five runs and capped off by a 24-yard run from Cameron Dickey. Texas Tech has rushed for 166 yards on the day.
4Q, 8:29: Texas Tech 20, Utah 10
09/20/2025 02:14:58 PMComing off the bench, Will Hammond has delivered. He led the Red Raiders on a 4-play, 75-yard drive capped off by a 24-yard touchdown pass to Terrance Carter Jr. Texas Tech now leads by 10 with over eight minutes to play.
4Q, 10:22: Texas Tech 13, Utah 10
09/20/2025 02:04:11 PMTrying to answer Texas Tech, Utah put together a seven-play, 75-yard drive spanning over roughly two minutes that was capped off by a five-yard touchdown run from Wayshawn Parker. The Utes trail by just three with over 10 minutes to play.
4Q, 12:33: Texas Tech 13, Utah 3
09/20/2025 01:57:09 PMAfter Will Hammond connected with Caleb Douglas on the 33-yard gain, the Red Raiders could not punch it in for a touchdown. That included Hammond missing a wide-open Terrance Carter in the end zone. Texas Tech kicker Stone Harrington converted a 25-yard field goal to make it a 10-point game.
4Q, 13:54: Will Hammond with 33-yard completion
09/20/2025 01:52:06 PMBackup quarterback Will Hammond connected with Caleb Douglas for a 33-yard Texas Tech gain. The Red Raiders are now in the red zone.
End 3Q: Texas Tech 10, Utah 3
09/20/2025 01:46:23 PMTexas Tech will have a 1st-and-10 from its 40-yard line to start the fourth quarter.
Behren Morton injury update
09/20/2025 01:39:53 PMTexas Tech will play the rest of the game against Utah without its starting quarterback, Behren Morton. The Red Raiders are nursing a 7-point lead.
Behren Morton takes big hit
09/20/2025 01:12:30 PMScrambling out of the pocket, Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton took a major hit at the end of his 10-yard run. After review, there was no foul targeting called on the play. Morton is now walking to the locker room.
Second half underway
09/20/2025 01:08:03 PMTexas Tech receives to open the second half and will start at its 25-yard line.
End 2Q: Texas Tech 10, Utah 3
09/20/2025 12:46:49 PMAfter a roughing the kicker call gave Utah a second chance at a field goal, Utes’ kicker Dillon Curtis converted a 32-yard field goal to make it a one-possession game headed into the half.
2Q, 0:54: Texas Tech 10, Utah 0
09/20/2025 12:38:23 PMTexas Tech kicker Stone Harrington converted a 58-yard field goal with less than a minute remaining in the first half to extend the Red Raiders’ lead to 10.
Five turnovers in the first half
09/20/2025 12:28:19 PMThis time, Utah quarterback Devon Dampier had all the time to throw the ball, but threw into double coverage and was picked off by Texas Tech’s Brice Pollock. The Red Raiders take over on their 47-yard line with 2:11 remaining in the half.
2Q, 10:44: Behren Morton picked off
09/20/2025 12:07:32 PMTrying to put together a touchdown drive, Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton was picked off by Utah’s Jackson Bennee in the end zone. The Red Raiders still lead 7-0.
1Q, 1:07: Texas Tech forces turnover
09/20/2025 11:49:57 AMA Wayshawn Parker run up the middle resulted in a loose ball, as Texas Tech’s Jacob Rodriguez forced a fumble, which was recovered by the Red Raiders at their 47-yard line.
1Q, 3:43: Behren Morton picked off
09/20/2025 11:47:43 AMTexas Tech quarterback Behren Morton was intercepted by Utah’s Tao Johnson at the Utes’ 30-yard line, giving the ball right back.
1Q, 3:54: Utah fumble
09/20/2025 11:42:01 AMUtah quarterback Devon Dampier completed a 10-yard pass to Ryan Davis, who caught the ball and turned upfield. But the ball was punched out by Texas Tech’s Ben Roberts and recovered by the Red Raiders at their 46-yard line. Texas Tech leads 7-0.
1Q, 4:57: Utah chunk play called back
09/20/2025 11:40:37 AMDevon Dampier connected with Jackson Bennee for a 69-yard pickup, but the chunk play was called back due to an ineligible receiver downfield penalty called on offensive tackle Spencer Fano.
1Q, 5:46: Texas Tech punts
09/20/2025 11:36:05 AMTexas Tech’s drive stalls, and the Red Raiders are forced to punt it back to the Utes. Utah takes over on its 26-yard line.
1Q, 7:29: Turnover on downs
09/20/2025 11:30:11 AMFacing a 4th-and-1 from the Utah 46-yard line, the Utes tried to go for it, but running back NaQuari Rogers was held to no gain. Texas Tech takes over on the Utah 46 following the turnover on downs.
1Q, 10:13: Texas Tech 7, Utah 0
09/20/2025 11:18:59 AMTexas Tech took advantage of its 73-yard catch-and-run, capping off the drive with a one-yard run from Cameron Dickey.
1Q, 11:48: J’Koby Williams with 73-yard gain
09/20/2025 11:17:28 AMTexas Tech quarterback Behren Morton found running back J’Koby Williams over the middle, with Williams ripping off a 73-yard pickup after making multiple Utah defenders miss.
1Q, 13:14: Utah punts
09/20/2025 11:14:49 AMThe Utes go a quick three-and-out, and Texas Tech takes over on its 15-yard line following the 53-yard punt.
Kickoff
09/20/2025 11:12:37 AMUtah receives to open up the top-20 matchup and will start from its 25-yard line.
Early kickoff
09/20/2025 11:01:52 AMWhile the Texas Tech at Utah game has a noon ET kickoff, it is 10 a.m. local time for Utah and its fans.
NFL scouts descend on Utah
09/20/2025 10:58:56 AMThere are 19 NFL scouts credentialed here, most of them likely with eyes on Texas Tech pass rushers Romello Height and David Bailey and Utah tackles Caleb Lomu and Spencer Fano.
Latest betting line
09/20/2025 10:57:38 AMUtah enters as a 3.5-point favorite, according to BetMGM. Over-under is set at 58.5.