Sam Houston Bearkats vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Prediction, 9/26/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Sam Houston Bearkats vs Texas Tech Red Raiders

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Location: Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock, TX

TV: TNT

Odds/Point Spread: Red Raiders (-35.5)

Total/Over-Under: 54.5

Galaxy Stadium is the site where the Texas Tech Red Raiders (3-0) will compete against the Sam Houston Bearkats (1-2) on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Texas Tech opens this matchup as 35.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 54.5.

The Sam Houston Bearkats step onto the field holding a record of 1-2 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Bearkats faced the Nicholls State Colonels and notched a win by a score of 59-0. On the ground, the Bearkats conceded 124 yards on 36 tries, which calculates to 3.4 yards per run allowed. Sam Houston allowed 7 completions on 23 attempts for 39 yds, and a completion rate of 30.4%. Overall, they tallied 75 plays which converted into 619 yds. The Sam Houston Bearkats ended up running the ball 43 times and accumulated 233 yards, which earned them an average of 5.4 yds per carry.

When it comes to scoring, the Sam Houston Bearkats are averaging 32.3 points per outing. As a unit they're holding an average of 108.7 yards in the run game ranking this team at 125th in Division 1. The Bearkats have earned 1,363 total yards for the year. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Sam Houston has amassed 10 touchdowns through the air and 3 touchdowns via the ground. Sam Houston has recorded 67 1st downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 22 penalties for 181 yards. They have turned the football over 2 times.

The Bearkats are ranked 29th in the nation when it comes to team defense, giving up 15.7 points per contest. They are giving up an average of 4.6 yards per attempt on the ground and 180.7 rushing yards per contest on the season. Over the course of this year, they have conceded 542 rushing yards through 3 games. Concerning passing yardage, the Bearkats have conceded 330 yards which puts them in 5th in Division 1. They have surrendered 110.0 yards per contest through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 43.8%. For the season, they are surrendering 290.7 yards per outing which has them sitting 44th in the nation. They have yielded 3 touchdowns by air and 3 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Red Raiders step onto the field holding a record of 3-0 this season. In their last game, the Red Raiders took home the win by a final score of 28-26 when they played the Houston Cougars. The Red Raiders finished with a total of 425 yards while running 60 plays (7.1 yards per play). Texas Tech ended up running for 5.3 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 168 yards on 32 attempts. Texas Tech conceded 37 rushing attempts for 176 yards (4.8 yds per rush). The Red Raiders secondary gave up a completion percentage of 71.1%, relinquishing 282 yds on 27 for 38 through the air.

The Texas Tech Red Raiders maintain an average of 416.0 yards/contest, which is good for 65th in Division 1. The Texas Tech offense has racked up 165 penalty yards on 17 violations, which has them sitting 92nd in college football in terms of helping out the other team. They average 165.3 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 496 yards in total. They have given away 3 picks while surrendering 1 fumble and they have earned 70 1st downs. When looking at their ability to score points, the Red Raiders are 68th in college football holding an average of 32.0 PPG. During this campaign thus far, the Red Raiders have compiled 752 passing yards as well as an average of 250.7 passing yards per contest, which ranks 55th in Division 1.

The Red Raiders are giving up 20.0 PPG, which has them 58th in college football. Texas Tech has given up a total of 306 yards rushing (102.0 yards per outing) and no TD's rushing this season. They have conceded 6 touchdowns through the air and 272.7 yards/game, which has them sitting 126th in D-1. The Red Raiders defense has been on the field for 207 plays, which is good for 103rd in D-1. Their defense has compiled 1 fumble recovered and 2 picks so far this year. This season, they have given up 60 total points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Red Raiders -35.5

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