The Zeitgeist List · Rivalries

Baylor-Texas Tech

Baylor42-40-1Texas Tech
National Program I#33 of 138▲Power Program III#24 of 138▲
See both programs’ full 91-year Zeitgeist History, side by side →
Next meeting: Sat Nov 21 · time TBA, 17 days away.

1 player crossed straight to the rival since 2021 — the turncoat ledger →

Baylor leads the all-time series 42-40-1. They've met 83 times since 1929. Texas Tech once took 15 straight.

Current season

Vegas win totals and transfer-portal swing right now, plus what fans are actually saying — not history, this year.

Baylor
Win total
7.0
Vegas over/under
Transfer portal
+3
portal net points (weighted) · raw ledger: +3
What fans are saying · injury availability
One fan thinks his injuries have held back his full potential
As long as he isnt the 4th coming of Charlie Brewer it will be a bright future. Still buying the Lagway stock considering the 333 yards he got while injured.
Verified verbatim
Texas Tech
Win total
10.5
Vegas over/under
Transfer portal
+8
portal net points (weighted) · raw ledger: +17
What fans are saying · program direction
fans believe Cody Campbell is a divisive figure
Cody Campbell isn't TTU's biggest donor by liquidity and total donation. Just the BoR and spokesperson, and the rest aren't in agreement w/Campbell's talking points
Verified verbatim

Stature & the series, 1929–2024

Both programs’ standing over time, each line named at its end, with every meeting beneath — read down to see who was bigger and who won. (Stature is each program’s season-by-season standing on the Zeitgeist List, 1936–present — one score blending on-field performance, program achievement, and roster talent.)

program stature over timeBaylorTexas Techevery meeting (bar height = margin; dark: Baylor won, gray: Texas Tech won)19401960198020002020

The identity war

Texas Tech was the more pass-heavy program — then Baylor took it over.

Texas Tech threw it more in 18 of 18 seasons, 2004–2021. Since 2022, Baylor has led 3 of 5. Real exceptions: 2022, 2024.

more passmore runBaylorTexas Tech2004200620082010201220142016201820202022202420262022Texas Tech 9.8 ptsBaylor won 45-17
Source team_season_stats (CFBD season totals) · pass rate = passAttempts ÷ (passAttempts + rushingAttempts)

The biggest win was Texas Tech by 51 in 2002. The biggest crowd, 69,188, was in 2013.

The coaching duels

John Bridgers vs J.T. King5-3
Grant Teaff vs Spike Dykes4-3
Grant Teaff vs Jerry Moore4-1
Guy Morriss vs Mike Leach0-5
Chuck Reedy vs Spike Dykes2-2
Bob Woodruff vs Dell Morgan3-0

The draft ledger

Every NFL Draft pick either program has produced since the modern era began, decade by decade.

Draft picks
105-83
Baylor leads
1st-rounders
10-7
Since
1967
First CFBD-carried draft class
BaylorTexas Tech
1960s3-3
1970s14-9
1980s29-12
1990s11-9
2000s7-19
2010s27-11
2020s14-20

Best picks, either side

2009Jason Smith Offensive Tackle · St. Louis RamsRd 1, pick 2#2 overall
2012Robert Griffin III Quarterback · Washington RedskinsRd 1, pick 2#2 overall
2026David Bailey Defensive Edge · New York JetsRd 1, pick 2#2 overall
2023Tyree Wilson Defensive End · Las Vegas RaidersRd 1, pick 7#7 overall
1977Gary Green Defensive Back · Kansas City ChiefsRd 1, pick 10#10 overall
2017Patrick Mahomes Quarterback · Kansas City ChiefsRd 1, pick 10#10 overall
2009Michael Crabtree Wide Receiver · San Francisco 49ersRd 1, pick 10#10 overall
1982Walter Abercrombie Running Back · Pittsburgh SteelersRd 1, pick 12#12 overall

Recent meetings

2024Baylor59-35Texas Tech — Texas Tech routed by 24
2023Texas Tech39-14
2022Baylor45-17Texas Tech — Texas Tech routed by 28
2021Baylor27-24
2020Texas Tech24-23
2019Baylor33-30
2018Baylor35-24
2017Texas Tech38-24
2016Texas Tech54-35Baylor — Baylor routed by 19
2015Baylor63-35
2014Baylor48-46
2013Baylor63-34
2012Baylor52-45
2011Baylor66-42

Every meeting since 2018, play by play

Each line is Baylor’s chance to win through that meeting. Baylor is 3-1 in the meetings since 2018 that were still close in the fourth quarter. Fans of both teams were loud at once in 2023. The bracket marks where.

2024Baylor 59-35Baylor won 59-35 at Texas Tech. Chance to win started at 36%, low 30%, high better than 99%.
2023Texas Tech 39-14Baylor lost 14-39 vs Texas Tech. Chance to win started at 38%, low under 1%, high 38%.Steady
2022Baylor 45-17Baylor won 45-17 at Texas Tech. Chance to win started at 49%, low 39%, high better than 99%.Steady
2021Baylor 27-24Baylor won 27-24 vs Texas Tech. Chance to win started at 84%, low 58%, high better than 99%.
2020Texas Tech 24-23Baylor lost 23-24 at Texas Tech. Chance to win started at 52%, low under 1%, high 95%.
2019Baylor 33-30Baylor won 33-30 vs Texas Tech. Chance to win started at 80%, low 17%, high better than 99%.
2018Baylor 35-24Baylor won 35-24 vs Texas Tech. Chance to win started at 30%, low 19%, high 99%.