By Nick Bartlett, SuperWest Sports
August 16, 2023
This is the sixth in my series of interviews with 2023 SuperWest nonconference football opponents.
In this episode, I talk with Mike Roach, a 247Sports national recruiting analyst with extensive knowledge of college football programs in Texas, about a key Pac-12-Big 12 tilt in Week Two.
We discuss the Red Raiders’ roster and how it matches up with a talented Duck team and preview the September 9th contest, giving our early game predictions
The contest features a reunion of Texas Tech quarterback Tyler Shough with the program he played for coming straight out of high school.
We also talk about what a victory would mean for both teams in the Lubbock night game, as well as the challenges visitors face in playing at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Oregon leads the all-time series with the Red Raiders 2-0, with the home-and-home encounters taking place in 1991 and 1992.
You can reach Roach on Twitter at @MikeRoach247, and I’m always open to your comments at @WordsByBartlett.
Nick Bartlett’s Previous Interviews in the Series
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Rebounding a Challenge for Saint Mary’s vs. Athletic Tide
> The Gaels need Augustas Murauskas to be on his game today against uptempo Alabama - March 23, 2025 -
Gonzaga Targeting 11th Straight Sweet 16 vs. Houston
> Guard play and offensive rebounding will be vital for the Zags against the No.1 seed Cougars - March 22, 2025 -
Experience Gives Saint Mary’s an Edge Against Vanderbilt
> The disciplined Gaels like to slow the tempo and constrict their opponents into submission - March 21, 2025