Kent State vs Texas Tech Picks and Prediction September 6 2025

By: Cameron Ross Published 09/01/2025, 08:29 PM ET

Kent State Preview

The Kent State Golden Flashes carry an undefeated record on the road this week with a game in Lubbock against the number 23-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders. Kent State comes into this matchup undefeated on the year, following a narrow 4-point victory against Merrimack to open the season. Offensively, Kent State did just enough in week 1, scoring 21 points on 308 total yards of offense. Defensively, Kent State held on late, allowing 17 points on 340 yards as Merrimack scored 11 points in the fourth quarter. Stay up to date with our College Football Picks.

Dru DeShields led the way for the Kent State offense, completing 6 passes for 118 yards and one score. C.J. Montes split time with DeShields under center, completing 6 passes for 91 yards and one score. Gavin Garcia was the top ball carrier on the roster with 49 yards on 15 carries. Cade Wolford led all Kent State receivers with 109 yards and two scores on 2 receptions.

Texas Tech Preview

Texas Tech stays home in Week 2 undefeated on the year, ranked inside the top 25. The Red Raiders dominated their week 1 matchup, giving up just seven points on 175 total yards and forcing 1 turnover in the game. Offensively, Texas Tech rolled, scoring 47 points, including 47 in the first half, on 610 total yards.

Behren Morton led the way for the Texas Tech offense, completing 16 passes for 201 yards and one score in the game. Will Hammond completed 7 passes for 92 yards and one score and ran the ball one time for 65 yards and one score. Cameron Dickey was the top running back on the roster with 90 yards and one touchdown on 13 carries. Reggie Virgil led the team with 56 yards and one touchdown on 4 receptions.

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Texas Tech vs Kent State Pick

Kent State enters this game undefeated, but it will likely struggle against Texas Tech’s potent offense. Look for Texas Tech to do the work on both sides of the ball as they overwhelm Kent State for 60 minutes. Take the Red Raiders this week to stay undefeated as they get the win and cover at home against Kent State. Final Score Prediction, Texas Tech Red Raiders win and cover 56-7.