Arizona State (3-0) at Texas Tech (2-1), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
BetMGM College Football Odds : Texas Tech by 3.
Series record: Series tied 2-2.
WHAT’S AT STAKE?
The Big 12 opener for both teams is a chance for Arizona State to have its first 4-0 record since 2016 and for Texas Tech to put to rest a rough start to the season. The Sun Devils are playing their first conference game since joining the Big 12. Arizona State is trying to build a case for the first Top 25 ranking in coach Kenny Dillingham’s two seasons. The Red Raiders barely beat FCS member Abilene Christian in overtime in their opener at home, lost handily at Washington State and tied a school record with 52 first-half points in last week’s 66-21 victory over North Texas in Lubbock.
KEY MATCHUP
Texas Tech QB Behren Morton vs. Arizona State pass defense. Morton had four touchdown passes in the victory over North Texas, and the Sun Devils surrendered four to Texas State’s Jordan McCloud in a 31-28 win over the Bobcats . The same could be said on the other side, with ASU’s Sam Leavitt facing a pass defense ranked 119th out of 133 nationally. The Red Raiders gave up 506 yards passing to Abilene Christian. Their season average is now at 280.