Oregon Ducks vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Prediction, 1/1/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Oregon Ducks vs Texas Tech Red Raiders

Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026

Location: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Red Raiders (+1.0)

Total/Over-Under: 53

The Texas Tech Red Raiders (12-1) will play the Oregon Ducks (12-1) at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, January 1, 2026 in the CFB Quarterfinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl. Oregon opens this contest as 1.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 53.

The Oregon Ducks step onto the field holding a record of 12-1 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Ducks played the James Madison Dukes and took home the win by a score of 51-34. On the day, they tallied 53 plays which gave them a total of 514 yards. The Oregon Ducks ran the rock 26 times and totaled 201 yards, earning them an average of 7.7 yards per carry. In the running game, the Ducks conceded 186 yds on 35 attempts, which averages out to 5.3 yds per rush surrendered. Oregon gave up 24 pass completions on 49 attempts for 323 yds, and a completion percentage of 49.0%.

The Ducks have racked up 6,096 total yards for the year. With reference to distribution of touchdowns, Oregon has earned 29 passing touchdowns and 33 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the ball over 10 times. Oregon has 296 1st downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 68 infractions for 679 yds. As a team they're maintaining an average of 217.1 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 13th in the nation. Concerning putting points on the board, the Oregon Ducks hold an average of 39.2 points per outing.

When talking about yards through the air, the Ducks are giving up 2,055 yds which has them ranked 8th in college football. They are giving up 158.1 yards per game through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 51.4%. Over the course of this season, they have given up 271.4 yards per outing putting them 8th in D-1. They have allowed 14 touchdowns through the air in addition to 10 touchdowns running the ball. The opposition is running for an average of 3.4 yards per run and 113.3 yards on the ground per game this year. For the year, they have given up 1,473 yards via the ground game in 13 games. The Ducks are ranked 10th in college football when it comes to the opposition scoring, giving up 16.3 PPG.

Get all of our College Football Picks

The Red Raiders come into this game with a record of 12-1 this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Red Raiders walked away with a victory by a final of 34-7 when they faced the BYU Cougars. Texas Tech ran for 3.9 yards per attempt, totaling 159 yds on 41 attempts. The Red Raiders finished the game with 374 yds and they ran 74 plays (5.1 yds per play). The Red Raiders secondary allowed a completion rate of 58.6%, relinquishing 137 yds on 17 for 29 passing. Texas Tech allowed 30 rush attempts for 63 yards (2.1 yards per rush).

The Texas Tech Red Raiders maintain an average of 480.3 yards per game, ranking them 5th in the nation. The Texas Tech offense has totaled 744 penalty yds on 88 infractions, which is 24th in D-1 in terms of hurting your team. They hold an average of 190.9 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 2,482 yards for this season. They have thrown 8 picks while letting opponents recover 7 fumbles and they have been able to earn 308 1st downs. When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Red Raiders rank 2nd in Division 1 averaging 42.5 points per contest. Over the course of the season so far, the Red Raiders have compiled 3,762 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 289.4 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 11th in the country.

The Red Raiders are conceding 10.9 points per game, which puts them 3rd in the country. Texas Tech has surrendered a total of 891 yards on the ground (68.5 yards/game) and 7 touchdowns rushing for the year. They have surrendered 10 touchdowns through the air and 185.9 yards per contest, which has them ranked 24th in college football. The Red Raiders defense has participated in 836 plays, which is good for 90th in the country. Their defense has tallied 16 fumbles and 16 interceptions on the year. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 142 points.

Who will win tonight's Ducks/Red Raiders college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Ducks -1.0

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here

Get college football picks on every single game, or if you want our very best bets by the experts, sign up for your free $60 account with a guarantee.