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Texas Tech football achieved a robust victory over the Houston Cougars, winning 35-11 and extending their undefeated record to 5-0 this season. Despite their dominance, red zone inefficiencies remain a concern for Texas Tech, as they scored only two touchdowns on seven trips. Houston, struggling offensively, managed one touchdown and faced challenges following quarterback injuries. Both teams will need to address their weaknesses as they move forward in the season.
Texas Tech Football Dominates Houston Cougars 35-11
Texas Tech football achieved a robust victory over the Houston Cougars, winning 35-11 and extending their undefeated record to 5-0 this season with this fifth consecutive win.
Despite the dominating performance, concerns linger regarding Texas Tech’s red zone offense, as the team made seven trips to the red zone but only scored two touchdowns, settling for a program-record five field goals. Quarterback Behren Morton showed promise by completing 28 of 40 passes for 345 yards and one touchdown but faced challenges in critical moments. His performance exhibited “a lot of good, a lot of bad,” reflecting ongoing adjustments as he recovers from a shoulder injury that has improved his passing velocity, but still poses challenges with tight-window throws.
Houston had limited success, managing only to score a touchdown from a 64-yard pass from backup quarterback Zeon Chriss-Gremillion to receiver Amare Thomas, who then executed a successful two-point conversion. This small glimmer of hope came after starter Connor Weigman left the game due to an injury. While Chriss brought energy to Houston’s offense, he faced turbulence as well, throwing a crucial interception that hindered any further scoring efforts.
The Cougars struggled to establish a ground game, accumulating a mere 103 total rushing yards—most of which were a result of Chriss’s scrambles. Houston’s turnover count rose to three throughout the game, compounding their difficulties in mounting a comeback against the formidable Texas Tech defense. The Red Raiders’ defense has proven effective this season, maintaining a record of not allowing more than 14 points in any game thus far, showcasing a strong capability to limit opponent scoring opportunities.
Concerns regarding penalties also shadowed Texas Tech, as the team currently holds the title for being the most penalized in the Big 12. Coach Joey McGuire emphasized the need for improvement in this area, expressing confidence that correcting self-inflicted mistakes is essential for competing effectively against upcoming opponents.
The defeat marked the end of Houston’s four-game win streak, a setback they will aim to overcome as they prepare to face Oklahoma State in their next matchup.
In summary, while Texas Tech’s strong showing solidifies their position this season, the red zone inefficiencies highlight a critical area for improvement. Both teams face significant challenges moving forward as they work to address their respective offensive and defensive strategies in anticipation of the next games.
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Additional Resources
- Lubbock Online: Red Zone Offense Concerns
- Wikipedia: Texas Tech Football
- Des Moines Register: Big 12 Power Rankings
- Google Search: Texas Tech Football
- SI: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the Cougars’ Loss
- Google Scholar: Texas Tech Football
- Lubbock Online: 12-0 Season Odds
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Texas Tech Football
- Lubbock Online: Mack Leftwich on Red Zone Offense
- Google News: Texas Tech Football
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