# Arizona Wildcats look to pull off upset of No 13 Texas Tech in pivotal Big 12 football showdown

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/arizona-wildcats-look-to-pull-off-upset-of-no-13-texas-tech-in-pivotal-big-12-football-showdown/
- Published: 2026-10-31T11:22:18+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-31T13:54:04+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-betting/arizona-wildcats-upset-no-13-texas-tech-pivotal-big-12-football-showdown
- Topics: Business, Football, Markets, Sport, World

## Key points

- Arizona and Texas Tech are both 6-1.
- Texas Tech are coming off a 37-24 loss to Cincinnati.
- The article backs Arizona to cover the 3.5-point spread.

## Summary

Arizona, ranked 22nd, face 13th-ranked Texas Tech in a Big 12 game that could affect both teams’ conference ambitions and rankings. The article argues Arizona could be a credible upset pick, with quarterback Noah Fifita leading a strong passing offence.

Both teams are 6-1 overall and 3-1 in Big 12 play. Arizona have won five straight since losing to BYU, while Texas Tech’s unbeaten run ended with a 37-24 defeat by Cincinnati, in which turnovers proved costly. Fifita has completed 75% of his passes for 18 touchdowns and four interceptions; the article’s betting pick is Arizona +3.5.

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