West Virginia Draws Late ESPN Kickoff at No. 13 Texas Tech
West Virginia will visit No. 13 Texas Tech in Lubbock on November 7, with kickoff set for 9:30 p.m. EST on ESPN.
The Big 12 has set a 9:30 p.m. EST kickoff for West Virginia’s November 7 game against No. 13 Texas Tech at Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock. ESPN will televise the matchup. West Virginia is 5-3 overall and 2-3 in conference play; Texas Tech is 7-1 and 4-1.
West Virginia heads into the game after consecutive wins over Cincinnati and TCU, following a three-game losing streak. The Mountaineers beat TCU 24-20 on October 24, with quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. rushing for two touchdowns. Texas Tech most recently defeated Arizona 34-26 on October 31.
The Red Raiders used Thomas Castellanos at quarterback against Arizona. He threw two touchdown passes and gained 117 yards on the ground, adding a rushing score. The matchup presents a challenge for West Virginia’s defense, which has allowed 317.9 passing yards per game, while Texas Tech averages 207.1 rushing yards per game.
Both offenses average more than 35 points per game. West Virginia has been particularly productive on the ground, averaging 261.6 rushing yards per game, fifth-most in FBS. Texas Tech’s defense has limited opponents to 94.9 rushing yards per game, ranking 13th.
After the November 7 game, Texas Tech is scheduled to visit Oklahoma State on November 14. West Virginia is set to host Kansas that day.