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Late line movement jolts outlook for Oregon vs Texas Tech

ByDale Bliss
Jan 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; The Oregon Ducks warm up prior to the 2025 Orange Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Jan 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; The Oregon Ducks warm up prior to the 2025 Orange Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Dakorien Moore and Jordon Davison are warming up for Oregon, suited up, but the betting line changed dramatically in the last two hours before the Orange Bowl.

Texas Tech shifted from a 2.5-point underdog to a 1.5-point favorite as late action completely changed the point spread. Generally, the late money is the smart money.

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Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton is moving well, looking recovered from his leg injury. On ESPN, Kirk Herbstreit, Pat McAfee and Nick Saban all picked the Ducks to win.

The game is televised on ESPN beginning at 9 a.m. PT. The winner advances to the Peach Bowl semifinal.

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