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College GameDay Heads to Lubbock for BYU vs. Texas Tech

11/2/2025

Summary

Story summary

ESPN's College GameDay will broadcast from Lubbock, Texas, on November 8 for No. 10 Brigham Young University (BYU) vs. No. 13 Texas Tech game.
Both teams chase the Big 12 title, and BYU is 8-0 while Texas Tech is 8-1.
This marks second week a Utah school is featured on College GameDay after Utah's Cincinnati game.
Kickoff is at 10 a.m. MT; the game will air on ABC or ESPN.

History

Historical Context

The College Football Playoff (CFP) began in 2014, replacing the controversial Bowl Championship Series (BCS) that had been criticized for its selection process. The CFP introduced a four-team knockout format, enhancing national visibility for conferences like the Big 12, which includes teams like Brigham Young University. This shift has significantly increased media attention and recruitment opportunities, shaping the future of college athletics.

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Story summary

ESPN's College GameDay will broadcast from Lubbock, Texas, on November 8 for No. 10 Brigham Young University (BYU) vs. No. 13 Texas Tech game.
Both teams chase the Big 12 title, and BYU is 8-0 while Texas Tech is 8-1.
This marks second week a Utah school is featured on College GameDay after Utah's Cincinnati game.
Kickoff is at 10 a.m. MT; the game will air on ABC or ESPN.

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