Arizona State vs Texas Tech head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 7, Saturday, October 17, 2026.
The Breakdown
Texas Tech 66, Arizona State 64 — a coin flip, tipped by #12 Tech's 3.7★ receivers versus 3.0★ defensive backs.
When Arizona State has the ball: The 3.2★ O-line averages 2.2 years; Texas Tech's 3.5★ D-line brings 4.0 years and four transfers.
When Texas Tech has the ball: 5★ Micah Hudson headlines a 3.7★ receiver group facing Arizona State's 3.0★ secondary.
Swing factor: Texas Tech's entire 3.5★ D-line arrived via portal — four new starters, each with four college seasons.
X-factor: Mid-October Saturday in Lubbock — the home crowd matters most in a matchup this close.