Well this just got more interesting.
Just when it seemed like Arizona was in big trouble after a 31-7 blasting at Kansas State, it pulled off a dominant performance against Utah in a 23-10 win.
All of a sudden, the road game at BYU Is dangerous and that’s up next. It doesn’t matter - the Wildcats have to win out, and it keeps going here.
Texas Tech is on a nice run of three straight wins with a 2-0 Big 12 start. The team has been great at coming through in close games, but this is the biggest test yet as part of a run of three road games in the next four.
Sep 28, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Brent Brennan (center) during the third quarter against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
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Texas Tech vs Arizona Preview
Texas Tech vs Arizona How to Watch
Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024
Game Time: 11:00 pm ET
Venue: Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ
How to Watch: FOX
Arizona (3-1), Texas Tech (4-1)
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Why Texas Tech Will Win
The offense keeps everything moving.
The Red Raiders might be struggling a tad defensively - to be nice about it - but it’s all offset by the offense’s ability to convert on third downs.
They’re the best in the Big 12 converging at a 53% clip with a sharp midrange passing game that’s been relatively versatile.
It pushed it a bit on Cincinnati and North Texas, and kept everything underneath against Arizona State.
Arizona isn’t anything great on third downs, it’s getting hammered way too hard by penalties, and …
Why Arizona Will Win
It’s like the Wildcats needed the time off even early in the season.
After not being able to crank up anything against Kansas State, the offense was far more efficient and effective in the stunning win over Utah.
In this, the Arizona passing attack should be able to go off. There were plenty of yards against Kansas State, but everything kept stalling. Against Utah the offense was efficient and timely. Against Texas Tech … let’s go.
The Red Raider pass defense got shelled by Cincinnati and allowed over 300 yards to everyone but Washington State. As good as the Texas Tech offense is on third downs, that’s how bad the defense is on the key plays, so …
Texas Tech vs Arizona: Who Will Win
Texas Tech will put up plenty of yards and points, but in the extreme heat - it’ll be in the 90s by kickoff - Arizona’s pass protection will take over, Noah Fifita will be sharp at home, and the Utah will will turn out to be the launching point to a strong run.
Enjoy the back-and-forth fight. Both defenses will be dragging in the fourth quarter, and that’s when both quarterbacks will go off.
Texas Tech vs Arizona Prediction, Betting Lines
Arizona 38, Texas Tech 31
Line: Arizona -6.5, o/u: 64
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3
Texas Tech vs Arizona Must See Rating: 3.5
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