College Football: In-state matchups for Week 9 filled with great rivalry games

Not only are these two games involving in-state rivals going up against one another, these two games are power five conference games with a lot on the line for all four teams.

Besides the fact that these two schools play for a cool-looking rivalry trophy, this a great rivalry game between two Big 12 schools that reside in the state of Texas. Both teams are 2-2 in conference play that are highlighted by the Red Raiders win over Texas and the Bears’ victory against Kansas. Both teams also lost close games as Baylor lost two games by six and three points with those two games being on road and Texas Tech lost three games on the road against teams that were ranked in the top 25 at the time they played them. This should be a great game as both teams look to win to get closer to bowl eligibility and to climb the Big 12 standings.

Last 15 games of this rivalry: The Bears have won eight times during the past 15 games these two in-state rivals had played against each other.

Last 10 Years of series: Baylor has won seven times during the past 10 games that these two schools have played one another.

Distance between schools: 237 miles

Rivalry Trophy: Texas Shootout

Best game between these two schools over the past 10 years: 2021 Game

Current Win Streak: Baylor has a one-game winning streak as they won the last game between the two schools.

Last meeting between both schools: The Bears defeated the Red Raiders at home by a final score of 27-24.

Prediction: Texas Tech 28 Baylor 24