KU Jayhawks football vs. Texas Tech: Prediction, time, TV info for Saturday’s game

KU football looks to extend its winning streak to three games on Saturday.

The No. 16 Jayhawks (7-2, 4-2 Big 12) haven’t beaten the Red Raiders (4-5. 3-3) since 2019, but they get another chance Saturday.

The Red Raiders (4-5, 3-3) defeated TCU 35-28 last week.

Let’s break down this weekend’s matchup …

Game details

Kickoff: 11 a.m. Saturday

Where: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium (Lawrence)

TV: FS1

Radio: Jayhawk Radio Network; WHB (810) in Kansas City

Betting line: Kansas is a 3.5-point favorite

Prediction

Texas Tech entered the season as a dark horse for the Big 12 championship. But things haven’t exactly gone the Red Raiders’ way this season.

Still, Texas Tech is a formidable team. KU’s defense will have its hands full against the fast-paced Red Raiders’ offense. The key for Kansas: Force redshirt freshman quarterback Tyler Shough into mistakes.

Luckily for the Jayhawks, their defense does a great job of forcing turnovers. KU is tied for first in the nation in defensive touchdowns (four).

Conversely, Kansas’ offense must take advantage of a Texas Tech defense that’s been struggling against the run. Jayhawks QB Jason Bean needs to play like he did against Iowa State — mistake-free and confident. A confident Bean is a better QB than most QBs in the conference.

I think KU walks out with its first win against the Red Raiders in the Lance Leipold era.

Prediction: Kansas 35, Texas Tech 24

Shreyas’ pick to cover: Kansas (-3.5)

Shreyas’ record: 7-2

Shreyas’ record against the spread: 4-5.