The Kent State Golden Flashes (1-0) travel to Lubbock on Saturday to take on the No. 23 Texas Tech Red Raiders (1-0) at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Texas Tech cruised through its opener, dismantling Arkansas–Pine Bluff 67-7 behind a sharp outing from quarterback Behren Morton, who tossed four touchdown passes and racked up 201 yards before exiting in the second quarter after a late low hit.
Kent State, meanwhile, survived a far tenser debut. The Golden Flashes found themselves down three in the closing minutes against Merrimack before Da’Realyst Clark electrified the crowd with a 100-yard kickoff return, sealing a dramatic 21-17 victory.
Here's what you need to know to watch Texas Tech host Kent State on Saturday, including start time and TV channel.
What channel is Texas Tech vs. Kent State on today?
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: DirecTV
Texas Tech vs. Kent State will air live on TNT. For those looking to live stream the game, DirecTV has you covered.
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What time is Texas Tech vs. Kent State today?
- Date: Saturday, September 6
- Start Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Texas Tech vs. Kent State is set to kick off at 12:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, September 6, from Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas.
Texas Tech vs. Kent State radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Listen live to Texas Tech vs. Kent State live on SiriusXM via channel 198 (Red Raiders broadcast).
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Texas Tech 2025 schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 6 | vs. Kent State Golden Flashes | 12:00 p.m. |
| Sep. 13 | vs. Oregon State Beavers | 2:30 p.m. |
| Sep. 20 | at Utah Utes | TBA |
| Oct. 4 | at Houston Cougars | TBA |
| Oct. 11 | vs. Kansas Jayhawks | TBA |
| Oct. 18 | at Arizona State Sun Devils | TBA |
| Oct. 25 | vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys | TBA |
| Nov. 1 | at Kansas State Wildcats | TBA |
| Nov. 8 | vs. BYU Cougars | TBA |
| Nov. 15 | vs. UCF Knights | TBA |
| Nov. 29 | at West Virginia Mountaineers | TBA |
Kent State 2025 schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 30 | at Texas Tech Red Raiders | 12:00 p.m. |
| Sep. 6 | vs. Buffalo Bulls | 12:00 p.m. |
| Sep. 20 | at Florida State Seminoles | TBA |
| Oct. 4 | at Oklahoma Sooners | 4:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 11 | vs. UMass Minutemen | 2:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 18 | at Toledo Rockets | TBA |
| Oct. 25 | vs. Bowling Green Falcons | TBA |
| Nov. 5 | at Ball State Cardinals | 7:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 11 | at Akron Zips | 7:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 19 | vs. Central Michigan Chippewas | 7:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 28 | at Northern Illinois Huskies | 12:00 p.m. |
| Dec. 6 | MAC Championship | 12:00 p.m. |