The Texas Tech Red Raiders and Kansas Jayhawks are set to clash in a Big 12 football showdown this upcoming Saturday. The Red Raiders are aiming to secure their second consecutive victory and even their season record. In their previous game, they notched a win against the TCU Horned Frogs last Thursday. Texas Tech’s football standings currently place them near the bottom of the Big 12.
On the other hand, the Kansas Jayhawks remain in contention for the Big 12 conference title game and are pursuing their third consecutive win, hoping to achieve their eighth victory in ten games this season. The Kansas Jayhawks are -3.5 over Texas Tech on Saturday.
Red Raiders Seeking Bowl Game
The Red Raiders understand the importance of winning two out of their final three games to qualify for a bowl game. Their upcoming matchups include a game against Kansas, followed by hosting Central Florida and traveling to Texas. Texas Tech regrets their 27-14 loss to Brigham Young, a game they believed they could have won.
Throughout the season, the Red Raiders have faced multiple injuries, particularly in the quarterback position. Tyler Shough, Jake Strong, and Behren Morton have all had opportunities to play, collectively throwing for 19 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. The primary offensive threat for Texas Tech is Tahj Brooks, who has accumulated over 1,000 rushing yards this season.
The Red Raiders come into this game scoring more than 30 points per game. The defense for Texas Tech is allowing 25.7 per game. Texas Tech allowed 38 and 27 in their last two losses.
Kansas Looking to Stay Hot
As for Kansas, Coach Lance Leipold has led the Jayhawks to perform at a high level, even with backup quarterback Jason Bean for most of the season. Bean’s notable performance, including an 80-yard pass to Lawrence Arnold in the win against Iowa State, brought Kansas to seven wins, a feat they hadn’t achieved since 2008.
Devin Neal has been a crucial contributor to the Kansas offense, with over 130 carries, 828 yards, and 9 touchdowns as a running back. Kansas is averaging more than 35 points per game, ranking 20th in all of College Football, with their rushing game standing 19th, producing over 198 yards per game.
Following this game, Kansas State will visit, and the Jayhawks will finish the regular season with a trip to Cincinnati. Kansas Jayhawks football odds have often been in their favor throughout this season.
Rock Chalk Jayhawk
This matchup promises excitement, with the Kansas Jayhawks showcasing their versatility in passing and the ability to dominate on the ground when necessary. Additionally, the Jayhawks’ defense has shown to take advantage of opportunities. If Texas Tech is not careful with ball security, Kansas could capitalize on turnovers, making the difference in this game. We predict Kansas will emerge victorious by a touchdown or more, with our final score prediction favoring the Kansas Jayhawks, 34-20, over the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Good luck and enjoy the game!
