Iowa State vs. Texas Tech: Spread Info, Line, BCS Impact, Predictions and More

No. 20 Texas Tech (5-2, 2-2) looks to continue their surge up the BCS standings as they host Big 12 Conference foe Iowa State (3-4, 0-4). The Red Raiders come into this game after a huge upset of Oklahoma. If they can win, they will continue their surprise run up the BCS standings. 

Where: Jones AT&T Stadium; Lubbock, Texas 

When: Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7:00 p.m. EDT

Watch: Check local listings

Betting Line: Texas Tech -14 

Who Might Not Play For Texas Tech: Sophomore CB Derrick Mays, who sustained a hamstring injury against Kansas State and didn’t play at Oklahoma, will be a game-time decision..

Who Might Not Play for Iowa State: No injuries have made the report yet, check back soon with updates.

Key Storyline

Can Texas Tech keep their surprising rise up the BCS standings?

BCS Implications

For Texas Tech, they are an outside shot at making a BCS bowl game. But, a win can keep their hopes alive for an invitation to a BCS bowl. 

Texas Tech Player to Watch: WR Alex Torres

Torres is ninth in the Big 12 in receiving yards per game, as Torres has had to step up due to injuries to this Red Raiders team. 

Iowa State Player to Watch: QB Jared Barnett

The Texas-native will be making his first start in front of a lot of friends and family. He will try to do a lot in front of the family, while playing with 50,000-plus Red Raiders fans screaming.

Key Matchup: QB Seth Dodge vs. the Iowa State defense 

The Red Raiders have turned into a running game, as it is welcome addition to a team that is defined by their passing attack. But, the pass is still this team's bread and butter—if Iowa State can shut down the Red Raiders' passing attack, it may end up in an upset this week.

Prediction: Texas Tech 45, Iowa State 23

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