North Texas vs Texas Tech Picks and Prediction – 9/14/2024

The North Texas Mean Green will be on the road this week with a short road trip to Lubbock for a matchup with the Texas Tech Red Raiders. North Texas is undefeated through two games played this year riding a 4 game-winning streak dating back to last year following a 15 point victory in their second game of the season this past week. Defensively North Texas was a better team in their last outing giving up just 20 points on 248 total yards and forced 1 turnover in the win. Offensively North Texas did the work compiling more than 500 yards and 35 points despite 4 turnovers in the game. For other college football news see our College Football Picks.

Chandler Morris has led the North Texas offense this season with 58 completions for 737 yards and seven scores. Running back Damashja Harris has 171 yards and one score, while quarterback Chandler Morris has run the ball 10 times for 10 yards and two touchdowns on the year. Damon Ward Jr. is the top receiver for North Texas with 246 yards and two scores on 13 catches, while DT Sheffield has chipped in 148 yards and three scores on 13 catches this season.

The Texas Tech Red Raiders will be back at home this week having split their first two games of the year following a 21 point loss against Washington State in their second outing. Offensively Texas Tech did move the ball well compiling 491 yards but scored just 16 points after turning the ball over four times. Defensively the Red Raiders were outmatched giving up 37 points on 416 total yards.

Behren Morton led the way for Texas Tech completing 34 passes for 323 yards and one score in the game. Cameron Brown was the top ball carrier for Texas Tech with 70 yards on five carries. Josh Kelly led the team with 95 yards on 9 receptions. Cameron Dickey chipped in 34 yards and one score and five grabs and JohnCarlos Miller II added 20 yards and one score on one catch.

Texas Tech was severely outmatched a week ago but will be in the better spot this week. Look for the Red Raiders to overwhelm a good North Texas team resulting in the win. Take Texas Tech to use their depth and talent all over the field as they do enough to get the win and cover at home to pick up their second victory of the season. Final Score Prediction, Texas Tech Red Raiders win and cover 38-10.