LUBBOCK, Texas \u2013\u00a0College football rivalries can often bring out the competitive spirit in fans and alumni. Still, this weekend\u2019s top-10 matchup between BYU and No. 9 Texas Tech is an opportunity for the two teams to help improve the community.<\/p>\n
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid<\/a> and two-time NFL MVP QB Patrick Mahomes<\/a> are teaming up with COUGS CARE when No. 8 BYU heads to Lubbock this weekend. This weekend\u2019s project is a book drive supporting Literacy Lubbock<\/a>.<\/p>\n RELATED: BYU Fans Rally To Help Texas Tech Team Barber In Time Of Need<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udc40 Ahead of this week\u2019s TOP 10 matchup, BYU alum Andy Reid & @TexasTech<\/a> alum @PatrickMahomes<\/a> are encouraging fans to team up to support Literacy Lubbock\u2014bring a book to the Cougs Care tailgate before the game or donate at https:\/\/t.co\/Lb4g6q2fBm<\/a>! pic.twitter.com\/zAYaak1CMd<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 BYU (@BYU) November 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Reid is a BYU alum, having played and coached under legendary Cougar head coach LaVell Edwards, while Mahomes once suited up for the Red Raiders before taking his talents to the NFL.<\/p>\n The duo encourages fans to donate new or gently used books at the pregame tailgate.<\/p>\n \u201cNo matter which team you cheer for, come out, lend a hand, and help families in Lubbock,\u201d Mahomes encourages in a social media-based ad.<\/p>\n What is COUGS CARE?<\/p>\n Since 2019, COUGS CARE has\u00a0redefined tailgating<\/a>\u00a0by partnering with opposing teams and hosting communities for game-day events that support local nonprofit organizations.<\/p>\n \u201cCOUGS CARE is a way to build bridges and give back to the hosting communities. I love working with our alumni volunteers as we serve Heavenly Father\u2019s children around the country,\u201d says Curtis Isaak, a senior manager of event and experience for BYU Alumni Relations.<\/p>\n COUGS CARE donated more than 5,000 pounds of food and nearly 6,000 items in 2024.<\/p>\n Fans interested in getting involved with COUGS CARE can find additional resources\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n BYU Football | Media Availability | Texas Tech | November 3, 2025 https:\/\/t.co\/WZoXRbYRzg<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) November 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n September 20 (BYU at East Carolina) \u2013 Collection of food and hygiene items for the ECU Williams-Ross Purple Pantry<\/p>\n September 27 (BYU at Colorado) \u2013 Book Drive supporting the Family Learning Center of Boulder, an early childhood education hub that supports low-income families. Fans can donate at the tailgate or online through this\u00a0Amazon Wish List<\/a>.<\/p>\n October 11 (BYU at Arizona) \u2013 Operation Sunnyside Read and Feed, a food and book drive supporting The Sunnyside Foundation and benefiting Sunnyside Elementary Schools and the Sunnyside Community Food Pantry.<\/p>\n October 25 (BYU at Iowa State) \u2013 Donations of coats, shoes, and blankets to help the Johnston Partnership. Fans can donate via this\u00a0Amazon Wishlist<\/a>\u00a0or contribute cash, new\/gently used coats, shoes, and blankets to support\u00a0the\u00a0Johnston Partnership<\/a>\u2014inspired by the legacy of Charles Good, who famously donated new boots to pioneer children crossing the plains in Iowa in 1856.<\/p>\n November 8 (BYU at Texas Tech) \u2013 Book Drive supporting\u00a0Literacy Lubbock<\/a>, a non-profit focused on early childhood and family literacy, as well as adult education programs and ESL education. Follow Big 12 Football with KSL Sports<\/p>\n Find BYU\u2019s entire 2025 football schedule\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Are you on Threads yet? Let\u2019s connect; follow us at\u00a0@kslsports<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow the BYU Cougars with KSL Sports\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Take us with you wherever you go.<\/p>\n Download the new & improved KSL Sports app from Utah\u2019s sports leader.\u00a0You can stream live radio and video and stay updated on all your favorite teams.<\/a><\/p>\n Brian Preece is a KSLSports.com insider covering Locals in MLB and the Salt Lake Bees. Follow Brian\u2019s Bees and Beehive baseball\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0Find Brian on\u00a0X,<\/a>\u00a0Instagram,<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0BlueSky<\/a>\u00a0at @bpreece24.<\/p>\n
\nNovember 22 (BYU at Cincinnati) \u2013 The Coat Drive invites fans to donate coats or funds to purchase coats, helping the Cincinnati NAACP coat drive provide winter coats to local elementary school children.<\/p>\n