In a game where BYU had to play almost perfectly to contend with No. 4 Texas Tech for the Big 12 championship, the No. 11 Cougars were far from it. Mistakes on both sides of the ball and in the kicking game spoiled BYU’s highly anticipated rematch that ended in a 34-7 Red Raiders victory.

Did BYU prove the critics right with a lopsided loss to Texas Tech? Here's what Tribune columnist Gordon Monson thinks.

Ben Roberts recorded two interceptions, Butkus Award winner Jacob Rodriguez racked up 13 tackles and No. 4 Texas Tech earned a College Football Playoff spot with a convincing 34-7 victory over No.

No. 7 BYU suffered its first loss of the season Saturday against Texas Tech, falling 29-7 to the No. 8-ranked Red Raiders. The Cougars are now 8-1 on the year and 5-1 in Big 12 play. BYU’s offense and special teams units both struggled mightily. Aside from a respectable defensive effort, the Cougars were flat-out embarrassed in Lubbock.

On Saturday against UCF, 18 BYU players will suit up for their final regular-season home game on Senior Day at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Additional players may choose to be honored as well. 25 Talan Alfrey 6-2 205 S Auburn,

On Saturday, BYU improved to 11-1 with a win over UCF. After trailing 14-0 in the first quarter, BYU outscored UCF 41-7 to win the regular season finale. The Co