Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Oregon State Beavers Prediction, 9/12/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Oregon State Beavers

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Location: Reser Stadium in Corvallis, OR

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Beavers (+25.5)

Total/Over-Under: 50.5

The Oregon State Beavers (0-1) will try to beat the Texas Tech Red Raiders (1-0) at Reser Stadium on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Oregon State opens as 25.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total has been set at 50.5.

The Texas Tech Red Raiders come into this game with a record of 1-0 for this season. In their last contest, the Red Raiders played against the Abilene Christian Wildcats and walked away with a win by a score of 33-10. Against the rush, the Red Raiders conceded 75 yards on 29 attempts, which averages out to 2.6 yards per run surrendered. Texas Tech conceded 18 pass completions on 32 tries for a total of 119 yards, and a completion rate of 56.3%. On the day, they had 73 plays which gave them a total of 471 yards. The Texas Tech Red Raiders rushed the ball a total of 39 times and recorded 173 yards, which earned them an average of 4.4 yards per tote.

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The Red Raiders have attained 471 total yards for this campaign. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Texas Tech has earned 1 touchdown through the air and 2 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 1 time. Texas Tech has accrued 26 first downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 5 infractions for 60 yds. As a team they're maintaining an average of 173.0 yards in the run game which is 61st in college football. When it comes to scoring, the Texas Tech Red Raiders have an average of 33.0 PPG.

The Red Raiders are ranked 40th in Division 1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 10.0 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 2.6 yards per rush on the ground and 75.0 rushing yards per contest for the season. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 75 yards on the ground through 1 game. In terms of yards via the pass, the Red Raiders have conceded 119 yds which has them sitting in 34th in the country. They have allowed 119.0 yards per game through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 56.3%. In total, they are surrendering 194.0 yards per game ranking them 29th in the nation. They have yielded no touchdowns by air in addition to no touchdowns on the ground.

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The Beavers come into this matchup with a record of 0-1 for this season. In their last game, the Beavers took a loss by a score of 33-20 against the Houston Cougars. Oregon State relinquished 41 rushing attempts for 228 yds (5.6 yds per rush). The Beavers passing defense gave up a completion rate of 64.5%, surrendering 305 yards on 20 for 31 through the air. The Beavers finished the game with a total of 402 yds while running 73 plays (5.5 yards per play). Oregon State ran the ball for 1.0 yards per carry, totaling 26 yards on 25 carries.

When it comes to how much they score, the Beavers rank 98th in college football with 20.0 PPG. The Oregon State Beavers maintain an average of 402.0 yards per game, which has them sitting 69th in college football. The Oregon State offense has compiled 42 yards of penalties on 5 infraction, which ranks them 97th in the nation in terms of hurting your team. They have tossed no picks while losing no fumbles and they have been able to obtain 20 1st downs. During the season thus far, the Beavers have thrown for a total of 376 yards through the air. They are averaging 26.0 yards per game via the rush.

The Beavers are giving up 33.0 points per game, ranking them 106th in the nation. Oregon State has conceded a total of 228 rushing yards in addition to 3 touchdowns via the rush for the year. They have allowed 1 touchdown via the pass as well as 305.0 yards/outing, ranking them 117th in college football. The Beavers defense has participated in 72 plays, which ranks 98th in D-1. Their defense has earned 1 fumble and 1 interception on the campaign.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Red Raiders -25.5

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