BREAKING: Texas Tech football’s 2025 schedule is set: Red Raiders to open Big 12 play at Utah
LUBBOCK, Texas — The road map for Texas Tech’s 2025 football journey is officially laid out, and it begins with a high-altitude challenge. The Red Raiders are set to open Big 12 play on the road against new conference foe Utah, a matchup that’s already generating early buzz among fans and analysts alike.
The full 2025 schedule, released Monday by the Big 12 Conference, features a mix of marquee matchups, home-field showdowns, and potential trap games that will test the grit of Joey McGuire’s squad from start to finish. But all eyes are on that opening conference clash in Salt Lake City, where the Red Raiders will face the Utes in what promises to be a physical, early-season tone-setter.
Utah, fresh off its second season in the Big 12 after making the jump from the Pac-12, has quickly established itself as a team that brings Pac-12 pedigree and Big 12 toughness. Known for their physicality and disciplined defense under head coach Kyle Whittingham, the Utes aren’t an easy team to face at any point in the year — let alone in their stadium, at elevation, in the early fall.
For Texas Tech, this game offers a golden opportunity to make a statement. After an up-and-down 2024 season, the Red Raiders enter 2025 with a chip on their shoulder and a new sense of urgency. Kicking off Big 12 play with a win over a physical Utah squad would send a clear message that this team is ready to contend.
Non-conference action for the Red Raiders includes a solid warm-up stretch before diving into conference play. Home games against familiar rivals and new-look Big 12 opponents add intrigue throughout the midseason stretch. Dates with Oklahoma State, Kansas State, and Arizona promise plenty of fireworks, while a late-season road trip to UCF could be a sneaky test for Tech if the Knights are hitting their stride.
The Red Raiders will close the regular season at home, a luxury they’ll look to capitalize on if the Big 12 title race is still wide open in November — as it so often is these days in the restructured conference.
From a scheduling standpoint, Tech’s path won’t be easy. The conference continues to be one of the deepest and most unpredictable in college football. But the Red Raiders now know when and where they’ll need to deliver.
And for fans who’ve been waiting to circle dates on the calendar — Utah in Week 4 is the one to underline in bold red ink.
**Final Thought**
Texas Tech’s 2025 campaign will be a test of resilience, depth, and leadership. Opening Big 12 play at Utah offers no warm welcome, but it does provide the chance to start strong and build early momentum. The schedule is set, the stakes are high, and now it’s time for the Red Raiders to prove they’re built for the long haul.
