Texas Tech (12-1) will take on Oregon (12-1) in the Orange Bowl on January 1 at 12 p.m. EST. The opening betting line from BetMGM has Oregon favored by 1.5 points. Against the spread, Oregon has a 6-6 record while Texas Tech boasts an impressive 12-1 mark.
The game will be available for viewing on ESPN.
In terms of offensive performance, Oregon averages 468.9 yards per game, ranking 11th in the FBS. Their passing game accounts for 251.8 yards per game (45th), while the rushing attack contributes 217.1 yards per game (13th). The Ducks score an average of 39.2 points per game, placing them 9th overall.
On the other hand, Texas Tech averages 480.3 yards per game, which ranks 5th in the FBS. They are particularly strong in the passing department, averaging 289.4 yards per game (11th), and their rushing game provides 190.9 yards per game (26th). The Red Raiders lead the nation in scoring with an average of 42.5 points per game, second only to a very select few.
Both teams excel in third-down conversions. Oregon is ranked 14th in the FBS with a conversion rate of 48.4%, while Texas Tech is 6th, converting 51% of their opportunities. Texas Tech also leads the FBS with a remarkable +17 turnover margin. However, Oregon struggles defensively in the red zone, ranked 122nd, allowing opponents to score 90% of the time they enter. Conversely, Texas Tech”s red zone offense ranks 47th, scoring on 87.7% of their red zone chances.
In their last outings, Oregon defeated James Madison 51-34 on December 20, with quarterback Moore throwing for 313 yards, completing 19 of 27 passes for four touchdowns and two interceptions. He also added a rushing touchdown. Running back Jordon Davison contributed 90 rushing yards, while Benson caught five passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns.
Texas Tech secured a solid 34-7 victory over BYU on December 6. Quarterback Morton threw for 215 yards on 20 of 33 attempts, achieving two touchdowns without any interceptions. Running back J”Koby Williams carried the ball 15 times for 80 yards and added a negative reception. Reginald Virgil also shone in the game, recording 86 yards on eight receptions.
