Texas Tech Red Raiders defeat Oregon State Beavers 35-24: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · NCAAF · Texas Tech Red Raiders 35, Oregon State Beavers 24

Texas Tech Red Raiders 35, Oregon State Beavers 24 – Oregon State covered the –26 spread and the total went over 52.5.

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Oregon State Beavers final score and game recap

Texas Tech won a second straight game by rallying from a three-point deficit after three quarters. The Red Raiders trailed 24–21 after three quarters but outscored Oregon State 14–0 in the fourth to finish 35–24 at Reser Stadium on Saturday, September 12. Texas Tech scored 14 points in the second quarter to build a 14–7 halftime lead, then scored 7 points in the third quarter while Oregon State scored 17 before rallying in the final period.

Who covered the spread in Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Oregon State Beavers?

Oregon State covered as a +26 underdog, losing by 11 points. Texas Tech was favored by 26 but fell 15 points short of the closing line. The spread opened at +26.5 and tightened to +26 as money moved toward the Beavers. AiQ's pick of Texas Tech –25.5 at 59% confidence was a loss.

Did Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Oregon State Beavers go over or under the total?

The game went over 52.5, finishing with 59 points. The first half produced 21 combined points; the second half added 38. The total opened at 53.5 and dropped one point to 52.5. AiQ's over 52.5 pick at 57% confidence won.

How did AiQ's Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Oregon State Beavers predictions do?

AiQ finished 2–1 across graded picks.

AiQ nailed the moneyline and the total.

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Oregon State Beavers odds: sportsbook value and line movement

The moneyline listed Texas Tech at –3700 and Oregon State at +1550, implying a 94% win probability for the Red Raiders after removing the 3.4% vig. The favorite won, delivering a $2.70 profit on a $100 wager. AiQ's pre-game expected value for the moneyline was –3.5% at –2800, meaning the market price was negative-EV despite the correct side. The spread shifted half a point toward Oregon State, and that side ultimately covered. The total moved down one point from 53.5 to 52.5, and the over hit.

Texas Tech Red Raiders are 2–0 overall, 1–0 at home and 1–0 away/neutral. They are 0–1 against the spread and 1–0 on the over/under. The Red Raiders are on a two-game winning streak.

Oregon State Beavers sit 0–2 overall, 0–1 at home and 0–1 away/neutral. They are 2–0 against the spread and 2–0 on the over/under. The Beavers have lost two straight.

What's next for Texas Tech Red Raiders and Oregon State Beavers?

Texas Tech hosts the Houston Cougars on Friday, September 18. Oregon State hosts the Montana Grizzlies on Saturday, September 19.