Arizona vs Texas Tech head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 9, Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The Breakdown
#12 Texas Tech's 66 barely tops Arizona's 64; Tech's 3.5★ D-line separates. Arizona is veteran-built, 9% blue chip.
When Arizona has the ball: The 2.7★ receiving corps draws Texas Tech's 3.5★ secondary — Kedrick Reescano's 4★ legs are the outlet.
When Texas Tech has the ball: Micah Hudson's 5★ leads a 3.7★ wideout group at Arizona's 2.8★ secondary. Clearest mismatch on the field.
Swing factor: Noah Fifita's 3★ and four years versus Will Hammond's 4★ with two — pedigree against reps.
X-factor: Halloween Saturday in Lubbock: Arizona hits the road in Week 9 into a Red Raider home crowd.