How to watch No. 11 Red Raiders take on Sam Houston in non-conference finale

The Red Raiders roll in riding a 10-game winning streak, their longest in program history. That kind of run doesn't happen by accident, and it's put Tech firmly in the national conversation heading into conference play. Galaxy Stadium should see a solid crowd for an 11 a.m. Matinee, especially with a ranked team and a streak like this on the line.

For folks in Lubbock, this is the last tune-up before the schedule gets real. Sam Houston isn't a conference rival, so the pressure is lower, but a win keeps the streak alive and gives Tech momentum going into tougher games ahead. A loss would sting given how the team has played all season, and it would be the first blemish in a long time.

Morning kickoffs always split the fan base. Tailgating starts earlier, parking fills up faster, and there's less time to sleep off a Friday night before heading out. Whether that changes the energy in the stadium remains to be seen, but an 11 a.m. Start with a double-digit win streak on the line is not something Lubbock sees every week.

Saturday decides whether the streak becomes eleven.