Texas Tech and Oregon meet for a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals when they match up at the Orange Bowl on Thursday, Jan. 1.
The No. 4 Red Raiders (12-1) secured a first-round bye after winning the Big 12 Conference Championship in dominant fashion over BYU, 34-7. No. 5 Oregon hosted No. 12 James Madison in Eugene, Oregon, in the first round, taking down the Dukes 51-34, allowing over 500 total yards and 28 points in the second half.
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Texas Tech secured one of the best transfer portal classes nationally last offseason, adding key pieces such as All-American edge rusher David Bailey, fellow edge rusher Romello Height and interior defensive lineman Lee Hunter to a unit that ranks No. 3 nationally in total defense (254.4 yards per game).
Oregon (12-1) hardly missed a beat this season offensively despite losing Heisman Trophy finalist Dillon Gabriel and multiple other weapons to the NFL. Quarterback Dante Moore has been one of the best passers in the country this season, passing for 3,046 yards with 28 touchdowns to eight interceptions while completing 72.4% of his passes.
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Oregon vs Texas Tech score
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Jacob Rodriguez featured on ‘College GameDay’
ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ aired a feature on Texas Tech star linebacker Jacob Rodriguez on his unique path to being one of the best players in the sport. Here’s the full story:
Behren Morton stats
Morton missed two games this season as he dealt with a hairline fracture in his leg that still lingers.
Here’s a look at his stats this season:
Passing: 201 of 300 passing (67%) for 2,643 yards with 22 touchdowns to four interceptions
What time does Oregon vs Texas Tech start?
Time: Noon ET
Date: Thursday, Jan. 1
Location: Orange Bowl (Miami Gardens, Florida)
What TV channel is Oregon vs Texas Tech on today?
TV channel: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN app, Fubo (free trial)
Oregon-Texas Tech will air live on ESPN, with streaming options available on the ESPN app or Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Oregon vs Texas Tech predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Dec. 31.
Spread: Oregon (-2.5)
Moneyline: Oregon -140 | Texas Tech +115
Over/under 51.5
Prediction: Oregon 24, Texas Tech 20
Texas Tech can’t come up with enough offense, as its defense holds up as much as it can against Oregon’s high-powered attack. The Ducks pull away late to reach the semifinals.