BYU’s Offense Could Get Even Scarier in Week 11 Matchup Against Texas Tech
For the first time since Week 2, BYU is expected to have dynamic wide receiver Jojo Phillips back in the lineup for their crucial Week 11 game against Texas Tech. Phillips left BYU’s Week 2 game against Stanford with an unspecified upper-body injury that later required surgery. Now, two months later, he is set to return to Kalani Sitake’s starting lineup, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
Phillips has played just 33 snaps this season, entering Week 11 with limited game action in 2025. Before his injury, he caught three passes for 30 yards against Stanford and was projected to be BYU’s No. 2 receiver behind star senior Chase Roberts. As a freshman in 2024, Phillips recorded 211 receiving yards and was considered one of the Cougars’ top returning wideouts. With Roberts as the only returning starter, many had expected Phillips to step into a larger role this season.
Despite the lengthy layoff, Phillips is likely to return immediately to the starting lineup, playing a key complementary role alongside leading receivers Roberts and Parker Kingston. While BYU traditionally employs a ground-heavy offensive approach, the Cougars will lean on Phillips’s speed and playmaking ability to help maintain an undefeated record as they face the No. 8-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Texas Tech’s Defense and the Week 11 Showdown
Texas Tech enters Week 11 with the fifth-fewest receiving yards allowed in the Big 12. Although they run a stingy defense, the Red Raiders have proven vulnerable to teams with speed—a factor BYU hopes to exploit with Phillips back on the field.
The Week 11 matchup between BYU and Texas Tech stands as the lone top-10 clash of the week, with several top-25 teams facing off but none in the upper echelon like these two. The Cougars and Red Raiders are currently ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the Big 12, respectively, making this game a potential preview of the conference championship.
Texas Tech boasts the best defense in the Big 12, ranking fifth-best in scoring defense across the FBS. They allow just 271.3 total yards and 13.2 points per game. BYU’s defense is not far behind, setting up an intriguing clash of styles between two dominant units.
Offensively, Texas Tech holds the better season-long numbers. However, BYU comes into the game riding the momentum of a 41-point explosion against Iowa State in Week 9, highlighting their ability to put up points even against tough opponents.
With Jojo Phillips returning, BYU’s offense gains a valuable weapon as they prepare for one of their toughest challenges yet. This highly anticipated matchup will be pivotal for both teams’ conference title hopes and could have significant implications for the Big 12 standings moving forward.
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