It's a light week in the Big 12 with one heavyweight matchup.
Six teams are on bye, so there are only five games on the slate.
But one of them pits No. 7 BYU against No. 8 Texas Tech. ESPN's "College GameDay" is broadcasting from Lubbock, and the game is airing on ABC.
It's the game of the day in college football and the game of the year (so far) in the Big 12.
Meanwhile, here in Tucson, the winner of the Arizona-Kansas game will secure a bowl berth.
Our staff prognosticators, Michael Lev and Justin Spears, are back to pick every game on this week's slate straight up and against the spread. Lev and Spears are joined this season by Jordan Hamm of Sports360AZ.com.
For more on our predictions — plus a complete breakdown of the UA-Kansas game — check out The Wildcast. It’s available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
Houston quarterback Conner Weigman (1) celebrates with wide receiver Amare Thomas (0) during the second half against Arizona State Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Tempe.
FRIDAY, Nov. 7
Matchup: Houston (-1.5) at UCF
Time/TV: 6 p.m., FS1
Hamm's prediction: Houston to win and cover
Lev’s prediction: UCF to win outright
Spears’ prediction: UCF to win outright
SATURDAY, Nov. 8
Matchup: Colorado (+6.5) at West Virginia
Time/TV: 10 a.m., TNT
Hamm's prediction: West Virginia to win and cover
Lev’s prediction: West Virginia to win and cover
Spears’ prediction: Colorado to win outright
Matchup: BYU (+10.5) at Texas Tech
BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston (11) runs the ball as he gets free from Iowa State's defense during the first half of their game, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.
Time/TV: 10 a.m., ABC/9
Hamm's prediction: BYU to win outright
Lev’s prediction: Texas Tech to win, BYU to cover
Spears’ prediction: Texas Tech to win, BYU to cover
Matchup: Iowa State (+6.5) at TCU
Time/TV: 1:30 p.m., FOX/11
Hamm's prediction: TCU to win and cover
Lev’s prediction: TCU to win, Iowa State to cover
Spears’ prediction: TCU to win and cover
Matchup: Kansas (+4.5) at Arizona
Time/TV: 1:30 p.m., ESPN2
Hamm's prediction: Arizona to win and cover
Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) celebrates after running for a first down during the first half against Kansas State, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan.
Lev’s prediction: Arizona to win and cover
Spears’ prediction: Arizona to win and cover
LAST WEEK'S RECORDS
Hamm: 5-2 straight up, 5-2 against the spread
Lev: 5-2 SU, 2-5 ATS
Spears: 4-3 SU, 1-6 ATS
SEASON TO DATE
Hamm: 49-24 SU, 36-37 ATS
Lev: 49-24 SU, 30-43 ATS
Spears: 51-22 SU, 36-37 ATS
