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GAME VITALS

Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023

Time: 3:30PM ET

Location: Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, West “By God” Virginia

WVU Football

WATCH/LISTEN

Channel: Available exclusively on Big 12 Now on ESPN+

Announcers: Drew Carter (PBP), Dustin Fox (analyst), and Tori Petry (sideline)

Online Streaming: Available exclusively on Big 12 Now on ESPN+

Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network from IMG (Radio Affiliates) | SiriusXM 133 and 189 | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android)

Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi (PBP), Dwight Wallace (analyst), Jed Drenning (sideline), Andrew Caridi, and John Antonik (Pre/Postgame Show)

Betting Odds: Texas Tech -5.5, Total 54.5 via DraftKings Sportsbook

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THE ENEMY

Where are they from? Lubbock, Texas

Series History: The all-time series between the Mountaineers and the Red Raiders is tied at 6-6

Last Meeting: Texas Tech dominated West Virginia, 48-10, in Lubbock in 2022.

2022 Record: 8-5 (5-4 Big 12), beat Ole Miss, 42-25, in the TaxAct Texas Bowl

Current Record: 1-2 (0-0 Big 12), beat Tarleton State last week, 27-21.

Head Coach: Joey McGuire (2nd season)

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