The Washington State Cougars (1-0) welcome the Texas Tech Red Raiders (1-0) to Gesa Field Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the'Washington State vs. Texas Tech odds, and make our expert'college football picks and predictions.
The Red Raiders squeaked out a nail-biter in their season opener, edging Abilene Christian 52-51 in OT Aug. 31. Despite leading 32-14 at halftime and 39-28 in the 4th quarter, Tech allowed Abilene Christian to force the extra period. In overtime, Tech scored first and then stopped a crucial 2-point conversion to secure the win. Although Texas Tech was outgained 615-539 and struggled defensively, QB Behren Morton threw for 378 yards and 5 TDs and RB Tahj Brooks rushed for 153 yards and a score. The Red Raiders will need to shore up their defense to avoid another close call.
The Cougars kicked off their season in style with a dominant 70-30 win over Portland State Aug. 31. Despite an early 7-0 deficit, they quickly took control, leading 49-17 by halftime and never looking back. The Cougars racked up 637 total yards and went 3-8 on third downs. QB John Mateer was on fire, throwing for 352 yards and 5 TDs, while WR Kyle Williams hauled in 4 catches for 141 yards and 2 scores. Even with a strong offensive showing, Washington State's defense let up 30 points and around 450 yards, so it'll need to tighten things up if it wants to keep rolling.
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