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Texas Tech vs Abilene Christian Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines
By Pete Fiutak,
3 hours ago
Texas Tech might be one of those under-the-radar teams.It was okay last year, it’s better this season, and it has a very, VERY favorable schedule to make a lot of noise.
One of the early blips might be at Washington State next week, and that’s what this warm-up against Abilene Christian is for.
The Wildcats had a decent 2023. They was good at not turning the ball over, the running game was okay, and there’s a little pop, but this will be a tough outing.
Oct 14, 2023; Lubbock, Texas, USA; A Texas Tech Red Raiders cheerleader during the game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Kansas State Wildcats at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field.
Texas Tech vs Abilene Christian How to Watch Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024 Game Time: 7:30 pm ET Venue: Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock, TX How to Watch: ESPN+ 2023 Records: Texas Tech (7-6), Abilene Christian (5-6) - Week 1 Schedule, Predictions
Why Abilene Christian Will Win
Texas Tech has to avoid turning the ball over.
Abilene Christian was one of the best teams in the FCS in turnovers lost - it rarely put the ball on the ground. The defense might not have a great pass rush, and the D will have issues, but Texas Tech was awful last year when it kept giving the ball away.
It was 0-4 when turning it over three or more times, and there were too many mistakes overall. The Wildcats have to be ultra-aggressive, but …
Why Texas Tech Will Win
Texas Tech should be able to roll at will offensively.
There might be a mistake or two, but Abilene Christian doesn’t have the front to hold on against the run. Texas Tech can rely on Tahj Brooks and the ground attack, but this is a game to tune up a passing game that wasn’t sharp enough last year.
All the skill parts should have as much time as they need to operate.
Texas Tech vs Abilene Christian: Who Will Win
For a little while, Texas Tech had to work way too hard to get by FCS teams early on in the slate. Two years ago it wiped out Murray State, and last year it went through the motions and blew past Tarleton State.
This might not be brutally ugly - the Wildcats pushed North Texas last year and lost to Texas A&M 38-10 - but there won’t be any drama.
Texas Tech vs Abilene Christian Prediction, Betting Lines
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