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On Saturday at 10:00 p.m. ET, the Washington State Cougars (1-0) host Behren Morton and the Texas Tech Red Raiders (1-0).

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How to Watch Texas Tech vs. Washington State

• When: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
• Location: Gesa Field in Pullman, Washington
• Live boxscore: FOX Sports

Texas Tech Schedule for 2024

Texas Tech 2024 Stats & Insights

• Texas Tech has the 20th-best offense this season in total yards (539 yards per game), but ranks second in defense (615 yards allowed per game).
• Texas Tech has the 11th-best passing offense this season (378 passing yards per game), but is the worst on defense (506 passing yards allowed per game).
• The Red Raiders have the 14th-best offense in points scored this season (52 points per game), but rank sixth in defense (51 points allowed per game).
• The Red Raiders are allowing 161 total rushing yards per game on offense this season (69th in the FBS) and 109 rushing yards per game (62nd) on defense.
• Texas Tech ranks 35th in third-down offense this year (53.3% third-down percentage), but is less effective defensively, ranking worst with a 68.8% third-down conversion rate allowed.
• The Red Raiders rank 28th in college football with a +1 turnover margin, having forced 1 turnover (ranked 68th in the FBS) and committed none (ranked first in the FBS).

Texas Tech 2024 Key Players

Washington State Schedule for 2024

Washington State 2024 Statistics & Insights

• On defense, Washington State is a bottom-25 unit, giving up 449 total yards per game (24th worst). Fortunately, it dominates on offense, allowing 637 total yards per game (seventh best).
• Washington State’s pass defense ranks 93rd in the FBS with 234 passing yards given up per game. However, the defense is carried by the offense, which ranks seventh with 413 passing yards per game.
• The Cougars offense is flourishing, putting up 70 points per game (second best) this season. On defense, they rank 102nd, giving up 30 points per game.
• The Cougars rank 32nd in rushing yards per game (224), but they are less productive on defense, ranking 15th in the FBS with 215 rushing yards given up per game.
• In terms of third-down efficiency, Washington State ranks 82nd in the FBS (37.5% third-down conversion rate) and 79th on defense (36.8% third-down rate allowed).
• The Cougars have a +1 turnover margin this season, which ranks them 28th in the FBS.

Washington State 2024 Key Players

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