2018 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team

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2018 Texas Tech Red Raiders football
Texas Tech Athletics logo.svg
Conference Big 12 Conference
Record5–7 (3–6 Big 12)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Kevin Johns (1st season)
Co-offensive coordinatorClay McGuire (1st season)
Offensive scheme Air raid
Defensive coordinator David Gibbs (4th season)
Co-defensive coordinatorZac Spavital (3rd season)
Base defenseMultiple
Captain Dakota Allen
Travis Bruffy
Ja'Deion High
Jah'Shawn Johnson
Terence Steele
Broderick Washington Jr.
Home stadium Jones AT&T Stadium
Seasons
←  2017
2019  →
2018 Big 12 Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 4 Oklahoma y$^  8 –1   12 –2  
No. 9 Texas y  7 –2   10 –4  
Iowa State  6 –3   8 –5  
No. 20 West Virginia  6 –3   8 –4  
TCU  4 –5   7 –6  
Baylor  4 –5   7 –6  
Oklahoma State  3 –6   7 –6  
Kansas State  3 –6   5 –7  
Texas Tech  3 –6   5 –7  
Kansas  1 –8   3 –9  
Championship: Oklahoma 39, Texas 27
  • ^ – College Football Playoff participant
  • $ – Conference champion
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2018 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team represented Texas Tech University in the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by Kliff Kingsbury in his sixth and final season as the program's 15th head coach. [1] The Red Raiders played their home games on the university's campus in Lubbock, Texas at Jones AT&T Stadium, and competed as members of the Big 12 Conference. They finished the season 5–7 overall, 3–6 in Big 12 play to finish in a 3-way tie for seventh place.

Contents

On November 25, head coach Kliff Kingsbury was fired after 6 seasons as head coach, finishing 35–40 overall. [2] 4 days later, the school hired Utah State head coach Matt Wells for the head coaching job. [3]

Coaching changes

Former offensive coordinator/receivers coach Eric Morris was hired as the head coach of the Incarnate Word Cardinals on December 30, 2017. [4] Western Michigan Broncos offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Kevin Johns was hired as Texas Tech's new offensive coordinator/receivers coach on January 30, 2018. [5]

Preseason

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

AwardPlayerPositionYear
Rimington Trophy [6] Paul StawarzCSR
Chuck Bednarik Award [7] Dakota Allen LBSR
Doak Walker Award [8] DaLeon WardRBSO
Jim Thorpe Award [9] Jah'Shawn JohnsonDBSR
Bronko Nagurski Trophy [10] Dakota AllenLBSR
Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award [11] T. J. Vasher WRJR

Big 12 media poll

The Big 12 media poll was released on July 12, 2018 with the Red Raiders predicted to finish in eighth place. [12]

Media poll
Predicted finishTeamVotes (1st place)
1Oklahoma509 (46)
2West Virginia432 (2)
3TCU390 (1)
4Texas370 (1)
5Oklahoma State300
6Kansas State283 (2)
7Iowa State250
8Texas Tech149
9Baylor125
10Kansas52

Schedule

Texas Tech announced its 2018 schedule on October 27, 2017. The 2018 schedule will consist of six home games, four away games, and two neutral site games. The Red Raiders began the 2018 season on September 1 against the Ole Miss Rebels (from the SEC) at NRG Stadium in Houston for the AdvoCare Texas Kickoff and ended the season on November 24 against the Baylor Bears at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The Red Raiders hosted Big 12 foes West Virginia, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas and traveled to Oklahoma State, TCU, Iowa State, and Kansas State. [13]

The Red Raiders hosted non-conference foes Houston from the AAC and Lamar from the Southland Conference. [14]

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 111:00 a.m.vs. Ole Miss *
 ESPN L 27–4740,333
September 83:00 p.m. Lamar *
 FSN W 77–052,126
September 153:15 p.m. Houston *
  • Jones AT&T Stadium
  • Lubbock, TX (rivalry)
 FOX W 63–4953,484
September 226:00 p.m.at No. 15 Oklahoma State
FS1 W 41–1753,166
September 2911:00 a.m.No. 12 West Virginia No. 25
  • Jones AT&T Stadium
  • Lubbock, TX
ESPN2L 34–4255,283
October 116:30 p.m.at TCU
ESPN W 17–1444,387
October 202:30 p.m. Kansas Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Jones AT&T Stadium
  • Lubbock, TX
FS1W 48–1654,402
October 2711:00 a.m.at Iowa State
ESPN2L 31–4057,908
November 37:00 p.m.No. 7 Oklahoma
  • Jones AT&T Stadium
  • Lubbock, TX
 ABC L 46–5160,454
November 106:30 p.m.No. 15 Texas
  • Jones AT&T Stadium
  • Lubbock, TX (rivalry)
FOXL 34–4160,454
November 172:30 p.m.at Kansas State
ESPNU L 6–2147,287
November 2411:00 a.m.vs. Baylor
FS1L 24–3527,308
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Central time
Schedule Source: [15]

Personnel

Roster

2018 Texas Tech Red Raiders Football

Quarterback

  •  6 McLane Carter – junior (6'3, 225)
  •  7 Jett Duffey – sophomore (6'1, 200)
  • 10 Alan Bowman – freshman (6'3, 201)
  • 12 Colt Garrett – sophomore (6'1, 195)
  • 15 Nick Gerber – sophomore (6'1, 175)
  • 16 Caleb Griffin – junior (6'3, 240)

Running back

  •  2 Demarcus Felton – senior (5'10, 205)
  • 21 Da'Leon Ward – sophomore (5'10, 180)
  • 24 Tre King – senior (5'11, 190)
  • 26 Ta'Zhawn Henry – freshman (5'7, 170)
  • 28 SaRodorick Thompson – freshman (6'0, 200)
  • 36 Jake Levrier – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'8, 185)

Fullback

  • 29 Mason Reed – senior (6'2, 225)
  • 40 Connor Killian – sophomore (6'2, 235)
  • 41 Tyler Carr – sophomore (6'4, 260)

Wide receiver

  •  3 Xavier Martin – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'0, 185)
  •  4 Antoine Wesley – junior (6'5, 200)
  •  8 De'Quan Bowman – senior (5'11, 190)
  •  9 T. J. Vasher – sophomore (6'6, 190)
  • 19 Zach Austin – senior (5'11, 195)
  • 22 Seth Collins – junior (6'3, 190)
  • 32 Kevin Terry – freshman (6,1, 185)
  • 80 Brandt Schilling – sophomore (5,9, 175)
  • 82 Kesean Carter – freshman (5,11, 165)
  • 83 Myller Royals – freshman (6'5, 180)
  • 84 Erik Ezukanma – freshman (6'3, 180)
  • 85 Corey Fulcher – freshman (6'1, 185)
  • 86 Dalton Rigdon – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'11, 170)
  • 87 Sterling Galban – freshman (5'11, 170)
  • 88 Ja'Deion High – senior (5'11, 190)
  • 89 Caden Leggett – freshman (6'1, 185)

Tight end

  • 11 Donta Thompson – junior (6'5, 225)
  • 47 Mason McHorse – freshman (6'4, 230)

Long snapper

  • 43 Noah Hess – junior (6'2, 200)
  • 48 Kyle Heffron – senior (6'0, 215)
  • 50 Landon O'Connor – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 185)
 

Offensive lineman

  • 56 Jack Anderson – RG – sophomore (6'5, 320)
  • 58 Madison Akamnonu – LT – junior (6'5, 320)
  • 59 Demarcus Marshall – OG – freshman (6'3, 280)
  • 61 Colin Yang – OL – senior (6'3, 280)
  • 64 Clayton Franks – OG – freshman (6'4, 275)
  • 65 Zach Adams – OT – sophomore (6'6, 320)
  • 66 Hakeem White – OG – freshman (6'3, 285)
  • 67 Troy Bradshaw – OL – freshman (6,6, 275)
  • 68 Casey Verhulst – OT – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'6, 305)
  • 70 Weston Wright – OT – freshman (6'6, 300)
  • 71 Bailey Smith – RT – junior (6'5, 305)
  • 72 Jack Reichel – OG – senior (6'5, 290)
  • 73 Dawson Deaton – C – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'6, 305)
  • 74 Will Farrar – OL – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'5, 320)
  • 75 Giovanni Pancotti – OT – sophomore (6'6, 310)
  • 76 Paul Stawarz – C – senior (6'6, 295)
  • 77 Jacob Hines – OG – senior (6'5, 320)
  • 78 Terence Steele – RT – junior (6'6, 320)
  • 79 Travis Bruffy – LT – junior (6'6, 305)

Defensive lineman

  • 50 Mark Brown – Redshirt.svg (6'3, 225)
  • 53 Eli Howard – sophomore (6'4, 270)
  • 57 Michael Mays – senior (6'1, 230)
  • 59 Zackery Semrak – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 290)
  • 66 John Gerold – junior (6'4, 285)
  • 89 Houston Miller – sophomore (6'4, 265)
  • 90 Quentin Yontz – senior (6'2, 270)
  • 91 Nelson Mbanasor – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'3, 280)
  • 92 Noah Jones – sophomore (6'3, 260)
  • 93 John Scott III – freshman (6'3, 275)
  • 94 Lonzell Gilmore – junior (6'3, 280)
  • 95 Jaylon Hutchings – freshman (6'0, 295)
  • 96 Broderick Washington Jr. – junior (6'3, 305)
  • 97 Joseph Wallace – sophomore (6'1, 315)
  • 98 Nick McCann – sophomore (6'2, 310)
  • 99 Preston Gordon – senior (6'1, 280)
 

Linebacker

  •  1 Jordyn Brooks – junior (6'1, 240)
  •  6 Riko Jeffers – sophomore (6'2, 245)
  •  9 Tony Jones – senior (6'2, 225)
  • 13 Kolin Hill – senior (6'2, 245)
  • 18 Christian Taylor – junior (6'2, 220)
  • 34 Taven Christopher – sophomore (6'2, 185)
  • 35 Patrick Curley – freshman (6'2, 215)
  • 37 Xavier Benson – freshman (6'3, 200)
  • 38 Jacob Schuster – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'11, 210)
  • 39 Michael Nelson – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'11, 205)
  • 40 Dakota Allen – senior (6'1, 235)
  • 42 Case Gatlin – freshman (6'4, 230)
  • 45 Aaron Calcote – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'0, 230)
  • 52 Ja'Quay Pough – sophomore (6'1, 220)

Defensive back

  •  3 Douglas Coleman – junior (6'1, 190)
  •  4 Desmon Smith – junior (6'2, 190)
  •  5 Octavius Morgan – senior (6'0, 205)
  •  7 Jah'Shawn Johnson – senior (5'10, 185)
  • 10 John Bonney – senior (6'1, 205)
  • 12 Quincy Addison – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'1, 190)
  • 15 Vaughnte Dorsey – senior (5'11, 200)
  • 16 Thomas Leggett – sophomore (6'0, 185)
  • 17 John Davis, Jr. – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'1, 185)
  • 20 Adrian Frye – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'1, 190)
  • 21 Kisean Allen – senior (5'11, 180)
  • 22 Trey Gentry – sophomore (5'11, 175)
  • 23 DaMarcus Fields – sophomore (6'0, 200)
  • 24 Adam Beck – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 185)
  • 27 Adrien Cross – junior (5'10, 195)
  • 30 Jax Welch – sophomore (5'9, 180)
  • 31 Justus Parker – junior (6'0, 205)
  • 32 Jake Kirkpatrick – freshman (5'11, 190)
  • 34 Lamont Jones, Jr. – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'0, 185)
  • 41 Andre Woods – senior (5'10, 175)
  • 48 Adonis Brown – freshman (6'0, 175)

Placekicker

  • 36 Trey Wolff – freshman (6'4, 185)
  • 39 Matthew Cluck – senior (6'0, 210)
  • 49 Michael Barden – senior (5'11, 180)
  • 96 Clayton Hatfield – senior (5'10, 185)

Punter

  • 46 Reed Bowman – sophomore (6'0, 205)
  • 85 Dominic Panazzolo – senior (6'5, 210)

Coaching staff

Texas Tech Red Raiders
NamePositionConsecutive season at Texas Tech in current positionPrevious position
Kliff Kingsbury Head coach 6th Texas A&M offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach (2012)
David Gibbs Defensive coordinator 4th Houston interim head coach and defensive coordinator (2014)
Kevin Johns Offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach1st Western Michigan offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach (2017)
Brett Dewhurst Safeties coach1st Southeastern Louisiana defensive backs coach (2017)
Terrance Jamison Defensive line coach2nd Florida Atlantic defensive line coach (2014–2016)
Clay Jennings Defensive backs coach1st Houston co-defensive coordinator and secondary coach (2017)
Brandon Jones Offensive line coach2nd California offensive line coach (2015–2016)
Emmett Jones Outside receivers coach3rd Texas Tech director of player development (2015)
Clay McGuire Co-offensive coordinator and running backs coach1st Washington State offensive line coach (2012–2017)
Adam Scheier Special teams coordinator1st Ohio State kicking coach (2017)
Zac Spavital Co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach3rd Texas Tech linebackers coach (2015)
Rusty Whitt Head strength and conditioning coach3rd Louisiana strength and conditioning coach (2015)
Source: [16]

Game summaries

Vs. Ole Miss

Ole Miss Rebels vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders (AdvoCare Texas Kickoff) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Rebels24671047
Red Raiders71010027

at NRG Stadium, Houston, TX

Game information
Statistics [17] Ole MissTexas Tech
Total Yards546486
Passing Yards336322
Rushing Yards210164
Penalties7-496-80
Turnovers10
Time of Possession23:3536:25

McLane Carter was named the Red Raiders' starting quarterback for the game. Carter exited the game in the 1st quarter with an ankle injury, with freshman Alan Bowman replacing him. [18] Texas Tech lost its first season opener since the 2002 season, losing to Ole Miss by a score of 27–47. [19]

Lamar

Lamar Cardinals at Texas Tech Red Raiders  – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Cardinals00000
Red Raiders1428142177

at Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock, TX

  • Date: September 8
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 77 °F (25 °C) • Weather: cloudy • Wind: NNE 10 MPH
  • Game attendance: 52,126
  • Referee: Eddy Shelton
  • TV: FSN
  • Source:
Game information
Statistics [20] LamarTexas Tech
Total Yards182683
Passing Yards80419
Rushing Yards102264
Penalties4-1514-139
Turnovers41
Time of Possession29:2030:40

Texas Tech defeated Lamar by a score of 77–0, the Red Raiders' first shutout victory since September 2006. [21] The 77 points are the most points scored by Texas Tech since an 80–21 victory over Sam Houston State in September 2005 and the largest margin of victory since a 79–0 win over Trinity in November 1932. [22]

Houston

Houston Cougars at Texas Tech Red Raiders (Celebrate Cotton Game) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Cougars21714749
Red Raiders1421141463

at Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock, TX

  • Date: September 15
  • Game time: 3:15 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 80 °F (27 °C) • Weather: cloudy • Wind: ESE 13 MPH
  • Game attendance: 53,484
  • Referee: Adam Savoie
  • TV: FOX
  • Source:
Game information
Statistics [23] HoustonTexas Tech
Total Yards635704
Passing Yards462605
Rushing Yards17399
Penalties9-689-82
Turnovers01
Time of Possession24:2235:38

Receiver Antoine Wesley broke a school record for most receiving yards in a game with 261 yards. Quarterback Alan Bowman broke a Big 12 record for most passing yards in a game by a freshman with 605 yards. [24]

At Oklahoma State

Texas Tech Red Raiders at No. 15 Oklahoma State Cowboys – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Red Raiders71710741
No. 15 Cowboys1070017

at Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK

  • Date: September 22
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 77 °F (25 °C) • Weather: sunny • Wind: NE 9 MPH
  • Game attendance: 53,166
  • Referee: Mike Defee
  • TV: FS1
  • Source:
Game information
Statistics [25] Texas TechOklahoma State
Total Yards621386
Passing Yards397258
Rushing Yards224128
Penalties3-208-73
Turnovers22
Time of Possession41:1718:43

With the 41–17 victory, the Red Raiders got their first win in Stillwater since 2001, and their first win over the Cowboys since 2008. This is also Texas Tech's first win over a ranked opponent since the 2013 Holiday Bowl.

West Virginia

No. 12 West Virginia Mountaineers at No. 25 Texas Tech Red Raiders – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 12 Mountaineers2870742
No. 25 Red Raiders7371734

at Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock, TX

  • Date: September 29
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 61 °F (16 °C) • Weather: partly cloudy • Wind: S 5 MPH
  • Game attendance: 55,283
  • Referee: Brad VanVark
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Anish Shroff (play-by-play), Ahmad Brooks (color)
  • Source:
Game information
Statistics [26] West VirginiaTexas Tech
Total Yards489463
Passing Yards370295
Rushing Yards119168
Penalties12-1157-60
Turnovers03
Time of Possession30:2629:34

Starting quarterback Alan Bowman left the game late in the second quarter with an upper-body injury, with Jett Duffey finishing the game. [27] Bowman finished the game 9/20 for 123 yards with one touchdown and an interception. Bowman was taken to a local hospital where it was revealed he had a partially collapsed lung. [28]

At TCU

Texas Tech Red Raiders at TCU Horned Frogs – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Red Raiders307717
Horned Frogs070714

at Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX

Game information
Statistics [29] Texas TechTCU
Total Yards353411
Passing Yards202290
Rushing Yards151121
Penalties12–898–63
Turnovers13
Time of Possession30:4529:15

Jett Duffey started at quarterback for the Red Raiders, the third different starting quarterback in 2018 for Texas Tech.

The Horned Frogs received the opening kickoff, starting at their own 8-yard line following an illegal block penalty. TCU had two more penalties on the drive (both for a false start) and ended the drive with Andrew David punting from his own 22-yard line. Texas Tech made it to the TCU 5-yard line before the drive stalled, settling for a 22-yard field goal from Clayton Hatfield to take a 3–0 lead. On the next drive the Horned Frogs made it to the Texas Tech 8-yard line. The drive ended when a Shawn Robinson pass was intercepted in the endzone by Jordyn Brooks, who returned the interception to the Texas Tech 3-yard line. The Red Raiders only gained two yards following the interception, punting from their own 5-yard line. The Horned Frogs started their drive from the Texas Tech 40, ending the drive on a 20-yard touchdown pass from Shawn Robinson to Jalen Reagor. Texas Tech made it to the TCU 45-yard line, turning the ball over on downs. On the next drive, TCU went for it on 4th down and picked up the 1st down, but Sewo Olonilua fumbled the ball with it being recovered by Tony Jones for Texas Tech. The two teams traded punts on their next possessions. With less than a minute left in the half, a Duffey pass was intercepted by Julius Lewis at the Texas Tech 44-yard line. Following Duffey's interception, Jonathan Song attempted a 47-yard field goal for the Horned Frogs, with the kick going to the left of the goal posts. The Red Raiders took a knee to end the half.

McLane Carter came out at quarterback for Texas Tech to start the second half, playing in his first game since week 1 against Ole Miss. [30] Carter was sacked twice on the first drive of the half, with the Red Raiders having to punt. Duffey returned to the game on Texas Tech's second drive of the half after Carter appeared to be limping off the field following the team's previous drive. Duffey's first drive of the second half ended with a 62-yard touchdown pass to Ja'Deion High. Duffey would also have a 38-yard touchdown run in the 4th quarter to help the Red Raiders edge out the Horned Frogs.

Kansas

Kansas Jayhawks at Texas Tech Red Raiders (Homecoming 2018) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Jayhawks306716
Red Raiders32132148

at Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock, TX

  • Date: October 20
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 66 °F (19 °C) • Weather: mostly clear • Wind: E 10 MPH
  • Game attendance: 54,402
  • Referee: Brandon Cruse
  • TV: FS1
  • Source:
Game information
Statistics [31] KansasTexas Tech
Total Yards308553
Passing Yards221441
Rushing Yards87112
Penalties6-627-61
Turnovers23
Time of Possession28:2731:33

Alan Bowman started his first game since suffering a partially collapsed lung three weeks earlier. Bowman left the game midway through the fourth quarter, finishing the game 36/46 for 408 yards and three touchdowns with an interception.

At Iowa State

Texas Tech Red Raiders at Iowa State Cyclones – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Red Raiders1077731
Cyclones01417940

at Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA

  • Date: October 27
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 50 °F (10 °C) • Weather: clear • Wind: SW 0-2 MPH
  • Game attendance: 57,908
  • Referee: Mike Defee
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Anish Shroff, Ahmad D. Brooks, Roddy Jones
  • Source:
Game information
Statistics [32] Red RaidersIowa State
Total Yards363422
Passing Yards333250
Rushing Yards30172
Penalties10–1054–25
Turnovers31
Time of Possession26:0034:00

Oklahoma

No. 7 Oklahoma Sooners at Texas Tech Red Raiders – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 7 Sooners72171651
Red Raiders141701546

at Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock, TX

  • Date: November 3
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 54 °F (12 °C) • Weather: cloudy • Wind: N 17 MPH
  • Game attendance: 60,454
  • Referee: Reggie Smith
  • TV announcers (ABC): Steve Levy, Brian Griese, Todd McShay
  • Source:
Game information
Statistics [33] OklahomaTexas Tech
Total Yards683473
Passing Yards360366
Rushing Yards323107
Penalties10–1137–69
Turnovers20
Time of Possession32:1127:49

Quarterback Alan Bowman left the game at halftime for an unknown reason. It was later revealed that Bowman might have re-aggravated his previous injury where he suffered a partially collapsed lung. [34]

Texas

No. 15 Texas Longhorns at Texas Tech Red Raiders – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 15 Longhorns017101441
Red Raiders7302434

at Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock, TX

  • Date: November 10
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 49 °F (9 °C) • Wind: SSW 10 MPH • Weather: clear skies
  • Game attendance: 60,454
  • Referee: Mike Defee
  • TV: FOX
  • Source:
Game information
Statistics [35] TexasTexas Tech
Total Yards469595
Passing Yards312454
Rushing Yards157141
Penalties6–598–89
Turnovers03
Time of Possession33:0826:52

At Kansas State

Texas Tech Red Raiders at Kansas State Wildcats – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Red Raiders60006
Wildcats0105621

at Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, KS

Game information
Statistics [36] Texas TechKansas State
Total Yards181367
Passing Yards150213
Rushing Yards31154
Penalties4–372–20
Turnovers31
Time of Possession22:1137:49

The Red Raiders experienced their fourth consecutive loss when traveling to Manhattan. Tech was without starting quarterback Alan Bowman and offensive players Connor Killian and Mason Reed were also out. Tech ran the ball 26 times for 31 yards and has not had a ball carrier reach 65 yards in the past seven games. Tech's 181 yards of total offense was the lowest output since 2010 against the Texas Longhorns. [37]

Kansas State kicker Blake Lynch had not completed a successful field goal in a game for nearly two months, but managed to match a career-high with four straight and added an extra point. A blocked punt by Kansas State's Brock Monty added to K-State's success with Texas Tech losing by a score of 21-6. [38]

Vs. Baylor

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Baylor Bears (Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Shootout) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bears7714735
Red Raiders1070724

at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX

  • Date: November 24
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m.
  • Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
  • Game attendance: 27,308
  • Referee: Brad Van Vark
  • TV: FS1
  • Source:
Game information
Statistics [39] BaylorTexas Tech
Total Yards478347
Passing Yards308247
Rushing Yards170100
Penalties12–808–85
Turnovers22
Time of Possession36:0423:56

Statistics

Scoring

Scores against non-conference opponents
1234Total
Opponents4513211796
Texas Tech35593835167
Scores against the Big 12
1234Total
Opponents41623850191
Texas Tech41513483209
Scores against all opponents
1234Total
Opponents1061035967335
Texas Tech7811072118378

Offense

Special teams

Weekly awards

Dakota Allen (week 8 vs. Kansas) [47]
Dominic Pannazzolo (week 7 vs. TCU) [48]
Clayton Hatfield (week 8 vs. Kansas) [47]
Alan Bowman (week 3 vs. Houston) [49]
Alan Bowman (week 3 vs. Houston) [50]
Alan Bowman (week 3 vs. Houston) [51]
Alan Bowman (Week 3 vs. Houston) [52]

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
AP ————25——RVRV—RV——————
Coaches ————RV——RVRV————————
CFP Not released———————Not released

Aftermath

Texas Tech failed to gain bowl eligibility. [53] Upon the conclusion of the season (after the loss to Baylor), head coach Kliff Kingsbury was fired. Oregon defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt was reported to have interviewed for the position with Texas Tech's athletics director Kirby Hocut. [54] The Red Raiders have their next game scheduled for the 2019 season as the program's home opener on August 31, 2019 against Montana State. [53]

Players drafted into the NFL

RoundPickPlayerPositionNFL Club
7251 Dakota Allen LB Los Angeles Rams

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