The Oregon Ducks are gearing up to take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup at the Orange Bowl on Thursday.
Both teams arrive with matching 12–1 records, with Oregon advancing after a 51–34 victory over James Madison in the CFP first round on Dec. 20, while Texas Tech defeated BYU 34–7 in the Big 12 Championship Game earlier this December to book their quarterfinal playoff spot.
Oregon’s TEs Kenyon Sadiq & Jamari Johnson Vs Texas Tech LBs Jacob Rodriguez and Ben Roberts is going to be a BATTLE
2 elite vertical threat TEs vs 2 elite coverage LBs pic.twitter.com/iFxe7Xd0OV
— LandonTengwall (@LandonTengwall) December 26, 2025
Despite Texas Tech holding the higher ranking at No. 4 compared to Oregon’s No. 5 spot, the Ducks enter the game as slight favorites. Let’s take a look at the weather report for today’s bowl encounter along with predictions and viewing options as both sides vie for a CFP semi-final spot.
Orange Bowl Game Weather Report Today
Weather conditions are expected to be ideal for football on Thursday. According to the Weather Channel, Miami Gardens is expected to have clear, sunny conditions, with temperatures reaching around 69 degrees during the day.
With the conditions forecast, it is expected that the weather will not have any impact in the outcome of this fixture.
Who Is Predicted To Win the Orange Bowl Game Today?
Oregon enters the Orange Bowl as a 2.5-point favorite, a projection perhaps influenced by the Ducks’ strong showing in their 51–34 win over James Madison in the first playoff round.
However, Texas Tech cannot be overlooked, especially as the higher-ranked team at No. 4. Based on recent form and preparation, the matchup is expected to be a close one, with a projected scoreline favoring Oregon in a narrow 41–38 victory.
CFP #5
Texas Tech/Oregon under 24.5 1H total points
Both teams top 5 in forcing FG instead of TD. #3 defense vs #4 defense. And in a very important playoff game. They are gonna be a little shaky at the start
CFP record: 4-1
UNITS: +2.50 pic.twitter.com/r73tEHvi8Q— TheWagerWorkshop (@TheWagerWrkshop) January 1, 2026
What Channel Is Texas Tech vs Oregon Ducks Quarterfinal Clash on Today?
This quarterfinal Orange Bowl encounter between Texas Tech and Oregon is slated to kick off at 12 p.m. ET.
The game will be played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, while fans can also tune in by watching the game live on ESPN, with a live-streaming option also available with Fubo.
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