By The Numbers: Texas Tech vs Oregon State
With the Oregon State football team (0-2) preparing to face the No. 21 Texas Tech (2-0) at Jones AT&T Stadium on Saturday afternoon, BeaversEdge Publisher Brenden Slaughter takes a closer look at the two teams by the numbers and how they stack up.
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Oregon State vs Texas Tech Team Stats
| Team Stat | Texas Tech | Oregon State |
| Points Per Game | 64.5 | 21.0 |
| Points Per Game Allowed | 10.5 | 35.0 |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 262.0 | 102.5 |
| Rushing Yards Per Game Allowed | 58.5 | 159.5 |
| Passing Yards Per Game | 342.5 | 318.0 |
| Passing Yards Per Game Allowed | 143.5 | 177.5 |
| Third Down Conversions | 11/21 | 13/28 |
| Third Down Conversions Allowed | 6/28 | 3/21 |
| Time Of Possession | 25:13 | 33:38 |
Key Takeaways
- Diving into the numbers, right off the bat Texas Tech’s high-powered offense catches you at an eye-popping 64.5 points per game, second-best in the country. They’ve also only allowed 10.5 points per game, so their defense has been equally as impressive early on.
- Often known as a pass-heavy squad, Tech has shown plenty capable of getting it done on the ground, averaging over 250 yards per game across their first two contests. They also get it done through the air with nearly 350 passing yards, but the balance is what makes this Tech offense so dangerous.
- One of the bigger challenges in this game for Oregon State will be attempting to get its ground game going against Tech’s stout run defense, allowing just 58.5 yards on the ground. For the Beavers to have a shot in this matchup, they’ll have to find a way to get the ground game going.
- Oregon State does have the advantage in the time of possession. If the Beavers could hang onto the ball and keep the Red Raider offense on the sidelines for extended periods, it could help them keep this contest more within reach.
- If there is an area Oregon State perhaps has an advantage, it is their third-down defense. They’ve allowed just three conversions on 21 attempts, while Tech has converted just over 50% of the time.
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