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Minnesota vs Texas Tech
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Golden Gophers | 0 | Texas Tech leads |
 Texas Tech Red Raiders | 2 |
Meetings since 2006: 2. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Texas Tech has won the last 2 meetings.
0-0 Regular season
0-2 Postseason
0-2 Last 2
36-39 Avg score
2 Longest Texas Tech win run
Biggest Minnesota loss 31-34 in 2012 (postseason), a 3-point margin.
Every Minnesota vs Texas Tech meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 * | Texas Tech win | Neutral | 31-34 |
| 2006 * | Texas Tech win | Neutral | 41-44 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Minnesota perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2006.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Texas Tech Red Raiders lead the series since 2006, 2-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Minnesota and Texas Tech meet.
How to watch Minnesota vs Texas Tech
When Minnesota and Texas Tech are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Minnesota radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Minnesota vs Texas Tech time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
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Minnesota vs Texas Tech: the essentials
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Texas Tech Red Raiders is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the Big 12 (Power 4). Texas Tech Red Raiders lead the series since 2006, 2-0. Across 2 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Minnesota vs Texas Tech head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Minnesota Golden Gophers team hub, the Big Ten this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Texas Tech against the whole conference, see Texas Tech vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Minnesota and Texas Tech?
Texas Tech Red Raiders lead the series since 2006, 2-0. The two programs have met 2 times on record.
How can I watch Minnesota vs Texas Tech?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Minnesota and Texas Tech in the same conference?
No. Minnesota plays in the Big Ten. Texas Tech plays in the Big 12 (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.