Texas Tech Set to Face Arizona State in Week 7 College Football Matchup

On October 17, 2026, Texas Tech will host Arizona State at 3:30 p.m. ET in a Week 7 college football matchup. Texas Tech, ranked No. 10, enters the game with a perfect 5-0 record following a 29-7 victory over Colorado, while Arizona State stands at 3-2 after defeating Hawai’i 30-12.

Texas Tech has been averaging 34.8 points per game and allowing 16.2, with their closest game being a 28-26 win against Houston. Arizona State has shown offensive potential, scoring 70, 24, and 30 points in their wins, but has also faced losses of 48-20 to Texas A&M and 55-19 to Baylor. The Red Raiders are favored by 14.5 points in this matchup.

Key players include Texas Tech's Will Hammond, who has thrown for 1,102 yards with 5 touchdowns and 5 interceptions, and Arizona State's Cutter Boley, who has 1,229 passing yards and 10 touchdowns. Both teams will need to navigate strong defensive pressures, with Texas Tech recording 11 sacks and Arizona State 10 in their respective games.