Texas Tech Red Raiders Win Big Over West Virginia Mountaineers, 48-10: Live Game Updates
It's been nearly a month since Texas Tech played a game at Jones AT&T Stadium, but the Red Raiders will finally return to friendly territory as they host the West Virginia Mountaineers this Saturday.
Both teams come into this game at 3-3, but Tech holds the advantage with an undefeated home streak to uphold.
The Mountaineers just took down Baylor in a 43-40 shootout, and this contest might be just as fast-paced. Texas Tech has struggled to score on the road, but they've done just the opposite at home. If it can get off to a fast start, it might be able to win this one and get back over .500.
Coach Joey McGuire's first season has gone well - better than expected even - but Tech is going to need to get wins where they can, especially at this point in the season. West Virginia might not be a cakewalk, but it's a game that the Red Raiders should win.
The key for Texas Tech will be to limit turnovers and convert in the red zone. The defense has held up well when it's had good field position, so keeping them fresh will also be a priority.
As long as Tech does the little things, the Red Raiders will have a good shot at securing this victory.
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Live game updates will appear here after kickoff...
END FIRST QUARTER: Texas Tech 14, West Virginia 3
-Red Raiders QB Behren Morton will get the start as Tech gets the ball first.
-Tech converts on fourth down with a pass from QB Morton to TE Tharp. The Red Raiders are in the red zone.
-Texas Tech RB Tahj Brooks scores from just over 15-yards out and the Raiders are on the board first. Texas Tech 7, West Virginia 0 (Q1 13:23).
-Tech will take over again after forcing WVU to punt on their first drive.
-The Red Raiders keep their second drive alive with another fourth down conversion.
- Tech converts on yet another fourth down try. They're 3-for-3 today and lead the FBS by far. Tharp takes the catch inside the 5-yard line.
- Red Raiders score again on the 2-yard Brooks run. Texas Tech 14. West Virginia 0
-West Virginia converts on a fourth down try of their own and the Mountaineers are in the red zone.
- Tech comes up with a huge third down stop in the red zone and WVU is held to the FG. Texas Tech 14, West Virginia 3 (Q1 0:45).
END SECOND QUARTER: Texas Tech 17, West Virginia 3
-The Red Raiders charge 47 yards down the field in 12 plays, and K Trey Wolff hits the 46-yard FG. Texas Tech 17, West Virginia 3 (Q2 12:25)
-Texas Tech forces a punt and the Red Raiders take over at their own 43-yard line.
-The Red Raiders convert on their fifth fourth down try of the day and they're in WVU territory.
-West Virginia finally gets a fourth down stop with a sack on Morton. Mountaineers take over near midfield.
-The Mountaineers see their drive end on their own failed fourth down conversion. Tyree Wilson gets the sack for Tech and the Red Raiders take over at their own 39-yard line.
-The Red Raiders offense has stalled a bit. They'll punt with just over a minute left in the half.
-WVU receiver Sam James makes a one-handed catch to put the Mountaineers in the red zone with just a few seconds left.
-After a review, the play is ruled incomplete but a pass interference call keeps the Mountaineers in FG range at the 28-yard line.
- Tech DB Taylor-Demerson comes up with a huge interception in the end zone to shut down the WVU drive and end the half.
HALFTIME
END THIRD QUARTER: Texas Tech 31, West Virginia 3
-Mountaineers get the ball first to start the second half.
-Tech DB Malik Dunlap comes down with the interception after a fight for the ball and the Red Raiders have possession at their own 42-yard line.
-Red Raiders score after QB Morton hits WR Xavier White for a 55-yard touchdown. Texas Tech 24, West Virginia 3 (Q3 13:14).
-After Tech's defense forces a WVU punt, Morton finds White twice on the drive to put the Red Raiders in the red zone.
-Tech QB Morton finds WR Loic Fouonji in the end zone for another Red Raiders TD. That caps off a 12 play 91-yard drive. Texas Tech 31, West Virginia 3 (Q3 6:56).
-WVU scores after QB JT Daniels connects with WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton, who makes an incredibly a difficult catch for the Mountaineers first touchdown of the game. Texas Tech 31, West Virginia 10 (Q3 5:05).
-Tech's defense forces a fumble as WVU RB Donaldson coughs it up and the Red Raiders recover, ending the Mountaineers' 34-yard drive. Texas Tech takes over at midfield.
END FOURTH QUARTER: Texas Tech 48, West Virginia 10
-Red Raiders RB SaRodorick Thompson scores on a 13-yard run and extends the Tech lead. Texas Tech 38, West Virginia 10 (Q4 14:46).
-Tech DB Williams comes down with yet another Red Raiders interception. That's three picks for Texas Tech today.
- Trey Wolff hits the 26-yard FG after Tech drives from their own 45-yard line inside the WVU 10-yard line. Texas Tech 41, West Virginia 10
-West Virginia QB Daniels has been taken out of the game. Garrett Greene takes over.
-The Mountaineers go three-and-out and punt. Texas Tech takes over at their own 16 yard line with QB Donovan Smith coming in for Morton.
-Smith finds WR Brady Boyd for another Red Raiders TD and Tech is up huge now. Texas Tech 48, West Virginia 10 (Q4 2:33).
FINAL: Texas Tech 48, West Virginia 10
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