Overview
- The Action Network lists Texas Tech as a 24.5-point favorite as of Sept. 8 after opening around 21.5, with an initial moneyline of Oregon State +1000 and Texas Tech -2100 and a 57.5 over/under.
- Kickoff is set for Saturday at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, with national TV coverage on FOX.
- Texas Tech enters 2-0 with an explosive offense averaging 604.5 yards and 64.5 points per game, while Oregon State averages 21.0 points and has allowed 35.0 per game.
- Turnovers and execution have diverged early as Oregon State sits at -3 in turnover margin versus Texas Tech at +2, and both defenses have limited opponents on third down by rate.
- Recent form underscores the spread with Texas Tech routing Kent State 62-14 and Oregon State falling 36-27 to Fresno State after special-teams breakdowns and late mistakes.