When does Texas Tech play Abilene Christian? Time, TV schedule to watch Week 1 game - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

The 12th-ranked Red Raiders host the Wildcats in what shapes up as a rematch with some unfinished business. The last time these two met, in Week 1 of 2024, Tech needed overtime to get past ACU, a result that caught a lot of fans off guard given the talent gap on paper.

For people planning to watch, the game is available on Fubo, which is offering a free trial. No cable required if you go that route.

The stakes feel a little higher than a typical season opener. Starting ranked 12th nationally means Tech comes in with expectations, and a slow start against an FCS opponent would draw scrutiny fast. ACU already proved once it can hang around long enough to make things uncomfortable, so the Red Raiders will want to put this one away early and avoid any overtime drama to open a new year.

How Tech handles the rematch Saturday night will set the tone for everything that follows.