North Texas will face off against Texas Tech in a football showdown on Saturday at 12 p.m. ET. Texas Tech is favored to win by 10 1/2 points. The series record between the two teams is currently tied 4-4.
Texas Tech aims to kick off a three-game homestand with a victory over North Texas. Second-year North Texas head coach Eric Morris, a former player and coach at Texas Tech, looks to lead his team to a win and maintain their four-game winning streak. North Texas is off to a strong start this season with a 2-0 record, the first time since 2018. On the flip side, Texas Tech is coming off a tough 37-16 loss to Washington State where turnovers were a significant issue.
One of the key matchups to watch in this game is between the two talented quarterbacks. Chandler Morris, playing for North Texas, and Behren Morton, playing for Texas Tech, are both top passing quarterbacks nationally. Morris has thrown for 737 yards in his first two starts with seven touchdowns and three interceptions. Morton has 701 passing yards, six touchdowns, and two interceptions.
In terms of players to keep an eye on, North Texas’ junior receiver DT Sheffield is someone to watch after an impressive performance last week with three touchdowns. On the Texas Tech side, Josh Kelly leads with 19 catches and 251 receiving yards.
The Red Raiders have a strong track record against unranked opponents from non-power conferences, winning their last 46 games in such matchups, with the last loss to North Texas dating back to 1999. Meanwhile, Texas Tech has been dominant in non-conference home games, boasting a 49-3 record since 2000. North Texas entered the season with a large number of newcomers, including 36 transfers. Turnovers plagued Texas Tech in their last game, leading to 13 points for Washington State.
Fans can expect an exciting and competitive game between these two teams with high-powered offenses and a lot at stake for both sides.