All eyes are on Texas Tech after the Red Raiders handed Utah a massive 34–10 loss this weekend.
If you don’t think every team in the Big 12 is circling their calendar for their matchup with Tech, you’d better wake up and smell the tortillas. Texas Tech isn’t just competitive anymore—they’re the team to beat. Other programs are either nervous about facing the Red Raiders or fired up at the thought of taking them down.
The scary part? Tech dominated despite making 14 penalties for 122 yards, most of them false starts caused by a hostile Utah fan base. Add to that the fact that a backup quarterback stepped in and still put the game out of reach, plus a clutch long field goal, and you realize this team’s ceiling is even higher. Their defense also smothered Utah’s offense, proving they can win in every phase of the game.
Red Raiders Prove Their Power With Statement Win Over Utah
The timing couldn’t be better. Texas Tech just played their biggest test of the season and passed with an A+. Now they get a bye week in Lubbock to rest and reset. No future matchup will be a cakewalk, but the Red Raiders have shown they’re built to handle adversity. If they can cut down on penalties, it’s hard to see who can slow them down…