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Texas Tech +14 6 units
Tech should have some guys back they've been missing for a few games. Techs offense is going to score and I would guess they at least get in the 35 point range. The question is can they then hold OU to less than 49. I think they can for two reasons. Everyone knows the one thing that really kills Techs D is a good running game. OU has the backs but they haven't had a great running game so far. IMO it's because their offensive line isn't up to it's normal level. That puts a lot of pressure on Mayfield. I think if there's one coach that knows Bakers weaknesses it's Kingsbury. He knows what rattles Mayfield and what throws he has a hard time with. Under Gibbs Tech has really had a big turnaround in their turn over margin. Gibbs said they would give up yards but he wanted take aways and he's made that happen. Baker can be a TO machine and I wouldn't expect that to change this week. He'll be pressing to do well against his old team and even though it might be ok for some of the game, it won't for all of the game.
I know a lot of people will look at Techs play last week and question this week. Tech hasn't had a bye this year and by the way a lot of players either sat out or were "injured" I would think Kingsbury basically used it as a bye.
Texas Tech +14 6 units
Tech should have some guys back they've been missing for a few games. Techs offense is going to score and I would guess they at least get in the 35 point range. The question is can they then hold OU to less than 49. I think they can for two reasons. Everyone knows the one thing that really kills Techs D is a good running game. OU has the backs but they haven't had a great running game so far. IMO it's because their offensive line isn't up to it's normal level. That puts a lot of pressure on Mayfield. I think if there's one coach that knows Bakers weaknesses it's Kingsbury. He knows what rattles Mayfield and what throws he has a hard time with. Under Gibbs Tech has really had a big turnaround in their turn over margin. Gibbs said they would give up yards but he wanted take aways and he's made that happen. Baker can be a TO machine and I wouldn't expect that to change this week. He'll be pressing to do well against his old team and even though it might be ok for some of the game, it won't for all of the game.
I know a lot of people will look at Techs play last week and question this week. Tech hasn't had a bye this year and by the way a lot of players either sat out or were "injured" I would think Kingsbury basically used it as a bye.