BYU, Texas Tech favored in Week 5 Big 12 football matchups
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 3:45 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Week 5 of college football features several Big 12 contests, including No. 10 BYU facing TCU and No. 12 Texas Tech playing against Colorado. BYU is favored by 6.5 points, despite playing on the road, as TCU has struggled this season. Texas Tech enters as a 12.5-point favorite against Colorado, who has lost consecutive games. Both games are set for this weekend, promising competitive action as teams continue to jockey for positions in the standings.
- •BYU is 4-0 and has the No. 2 scoring offense in the Big 12.
- •TCU's recent performance raises concerns about their competitiveness.
- •Texas Tech has struggled defensively, despite a solid record.
- •Colorado's quarterback situation continues to be a point of contention.
- •All games are critical as teams seek bowl eligibility.
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Predicting Big 12 football scores in Week 5: Small lines could lead to big wins
"Both Texas Tech and BYU are looking to prove they belong at the top of the Big 12.
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