Here's the reality: in their last game, Oregon's defense gave up 509 yards and 34 points to FCS James Madison in the College Football Playoff.
Meanwhile the Texas Tech defense has given up a total of 23 points in their last four games. They've had two shutouts in the last six. They haven't given up more than 26 points to any opponent all season, a loss to Arizona State on October 18, 26-22 with quarterback Behren Morton out with a knee injury.
The TTU front seven features two unanimous All-Americans in linebackers Jacob Rodriguez and David Bailey.