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No. 12 Texas Tech at No. 25 Oklahoma State: Ranked Big 12 Matchup Closes Saturday in Stillwater
By Piper Rampage
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Texas Tech heads to Stillwater on Saturday night carrying an 8-1 record and the No. 12 national ranking, but the Red Raiders will face a ranked opponent in Oklahoma State. The Cowboys enter at 6-3 and ranked No. 25, setting up a meeting between two Big 12 programs with winning records and an opportunity to strengthen their late-season positions.
Kickoff is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. ESPN will televise the matchup.
Texas Tech enters with the better record and the higher ranking. At 8-1, the Red Raiders have put together a strong campaign and remain positioned among the country’s leading teams. Saturday’s road contest gives them another opportunity to add a meaningful victory against a nationally ranked opponent.
Oklahoma State has its own opportunity. The Cowboys are 6-3 and hold the final position in the AP Top 25 at No. 25. Playing at Boone Pickens Stadium, they will have the chance to challenge a team that enters with two more victories and a ranking 13 places higher.
For Texas Tech, the challenge is maintaining its level of performance away from home. The Red Raiders have already reached eight victories, and a win over another ranked team would strengthen an already successful season.
Oklahoma State has the opportunity to make its home-field advantage count. A victory against No. 12 Texas Tech would represent a significant accomplishment and provide a major result against a conference opponent with a stronger record.
The late kickoff adds another dimension to Saturday’s schedule, with this matchup beginning at 9:30 p.m. ET. It is the latest start among the listed ranked contests, putting the Red Raiders and Cowboys in the final national television window of the evening.
The rankings and records make Texas Tech the more highly regarded team entering the game, but Oklahoma State has the advantage of its home surroundings and an opportunity to challenge a top-15 opponent.
Both programs have something to protect. Texas Tech wants to keep its strong season moving forward, while Oklahoma State wants to defend its place in the rankings.
Kickoff is set for 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Piper Rampage
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