Texas Tech, Kansas State Wildcats and The No. 8
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The Texas Tech Red Raiders got back on track after a road loss to the Arizona State Sun Devils, handling the Oklahoma State Cowboys at home at Jones AT&T Stadiu
Texas Tech loses QB Will Hammond for season, Behren Morton 'ready to go' for critical Big 12 stretch
Hammond's non-contact injury in the first half forced Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire to go with third-team option Mitch Griffis, a senior transfer from Wake Forest, for the remainder of contest. He finished with 172 yards two total touchdowns, helping the Red Raiders grab their first shutout win over a Big 12 opponent since 2005.
Arizona head coach Rita Stubbs said that Texas Tech was competitive at home, but the Red Raiders came into Wednesday afternoon’s match against the Wildcats with just one conference win and an RPI of 152.
Texas Tech shut out the Oklahoma State Cowboys 42-0 at Jones AT&T on Saturday to improve to 7-1 overall and 4-1 in the Big 12. The Red Raiders were already with
4. Avery Johnson has led Kansas State’s midseason turnaround. The junior quarterback has played well in four straight games. He might have been at his best over the weekend against Kansas when he threw for 231 yards and two touchdowns to go along with 17 yards and two scores as a runner. He is leading an efficient offense at the moment.
Kansas State has lost the week immediately following beating Kansas over the last two seasons. Will it change against Texas Tech?
Let's take a look at the social media posts after the Red Raiders' dominating performance over the Cowboys as Texas Tech got its first shutout of the season.
That does not come as a surprise. The Red Raiders have won all seven of their games by at least 24 points. Their lone loss was a back-and-forth affair at Arizona State. Kansas State has been an underdog in each of its past three games. That role seems to suit the Wildcats this season.
Oklahoma State football interim coach Doug Meacham understands the progress that can be fostered from celebrating small successes.
The Oklahoma State Cowboys face the No. 14 Texas Tech Red Raiders, led by quarterback Behren Morton, on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas.