Undefeated and rested, No. 10 Texas Tech (5-0, 2-0 Big 12) hosts Arizona State (3-2, 1-1) at 3:30 on Fox. The Red Raiders want to keep their perfect season going and stay in the playoff picture.
Texas Tech insider Bodie Ratliff rarely uses more than one word when one will do. He'll tell you Will Hammond is starting, the defense ranks 17th in ESPN's efficiency numbers, and the Raiders are coming off an open week. That's about it. Arizona State insider Skylar Vanterpool can't stop reminding everyone to hydrate. She brings a lot more words and a lot of excitement about Reed Harris, who has 590 receiving yards and seven touchdowns, and Cutter Boley's 12 touchdown passes.
Injuries matter on both sides. Texas Tech is without running back Cameron Dickey, so J'Koby Williams leads the backfield, plus a cornerback, a safety and a lineman. Arizona State is missing defensive backs Lyrik Rawls and Jalen Williams and lineman Marques Uini, and lineman Luke Baklenko is doubtful. Calm weather in Lubbock is good news for both passing games.
Our call: Texas Tech 33, Arizona State 14.