Final BYU Player Availability Report Before Kickoff Against Texas Tech

PROVO, Utah – The BYU Cougars have the benefit of a healthy roster as they head into this morning’s conference title matchup with Texas Tech.

The Cougars (11-1, 8-1 Big 12) get a second crack at the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Big 12 Football Championship on Saturday, December 6. Kickoff is at 10 a.m. MT.

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BYU football players who will be ‘OUT’ against Texas Tech

The Cougars’ injury report is pretty clean as they head into conference championship weekend.

Tight end Keayan Nead is the only Cougar listed, receiving a game-time decision designation.

Linebacker Max Alford returns to the defensive lineup after missing the previous two games.

BYU also adds reinforcements on offense. Wide receiver Chase Roberts returns after sitting out last weekend’s win over UCF. Running back Sione Moa also returns to the lineup after missing the past nine games.

Texas Tech football players who will be ‘OUT’ against BYU

• DL Skyler Gill-Howard
• CB Maurion Horn
• WR T.J. West
• WR Roy Alexander

OUT – 1st Half

• LB Trent Low

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No. 11 BYU Cougars vs. No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders

Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025

Venue: AT&T Stadium

Location: Arlington, Texas

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