DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Texas Tech defeated Kansas 42–17 to secure a comfortable win. Texas Tech covered by 11.5; Game went Over by 0.5. The market closed at Texas Tech -13.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Texas Tech -14.4. The two were within a point of each other, so there was no meaningful edge in this line.
Texas Tech rushed for 372 yards, led by Cameron Dickey's career-high 263 yards and two long touchdowns. This ground game will be a key factor against Arizona State's defense.
Starter Behren Morton left with a lower right leg injury, and backup Will Hammond threw an interception and struggled before halftime. Hammond's performance in relief will be critical if Morton is unavailable next week.
The Red Raiders sacked Kansas quarterbacks nine times, with David Bailey recording three. This pass rush will be vital against Arizona State's offense.
After allowing Kansas to cut the lead to four points at halftime, Texas Tech shut out the Jayhawks in the second half, forcing punts on all five possessions. This resilience bodes well for close games ahead.
At kickoff, conditions at Jones AT&T Stadium were Clear, 68°F with winds of 15 mph. Gusts reaching 28 mph add variance to the kicking and passing game. Games with gusts at or above 30 mph have seen the total move down by about 1.4 points. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Clear
68°F
| Measure | KansasAway | Texas TechHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 523 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | 2,152 miles | 935 miles |
| Season total | 2,990 miles | 2,413 miles |
| Body clock | 18:30 | 18:30 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
