Red RaidersTuesday, November 10
Texas Tech is preparing for Oklahoma State's high-powered offense in a late-night game Saturday
The Daily Lubbock team
Texas Tech (8-1, 5-1 Big 12) visits Oklahoma State (6-3, 4-2), now led by first-year coach and former Red Raider receiver Eric Morris. The Cowboys went 1-21 over the previous two seasons but are already bowl eligible. Texas Tech shut out the Pokes 42-0 the last time the programs met.
Texas Tech's record is two wins better than Oklahoma State's
| Texas Tech | Measure | Oklahoma State |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Wins | 6 |
| 1 | Losses | 3 |
| 5 | Big 12 wins | 4 |
| 1 | Big 12 losses | 2 |
Source: www.fox34.com
“I think we're facing the best quarterback in the nation.”
Three straight wins to close the regular season would send the Red Raiders back to Arlington to defend their conference title. A second loss would leave their postseason path dependent on tiebreakers.
- Cowboys' last game: a 66-28 win at Kansas State
- Cowboys' defense: 384 yards allowed a game, 12th in the Big 12
- Cowboys' transfer class: No. 15 nationally, per 247sports
Three Cowboys the Red Raiders have to stop
| Player | Position | This season |
|---|---|---|
| Drew Mestemaker | Quarterback | 2,962 yards, 29 touchdowns |
| Caleb Hawkins | Running back | 1,081 yards, 7 touchdowns |
| LaDanian Fields | Defensive back | 7 interceptions, tops nationally |
Source: www.fox34.com
Sources: www.fox34.com, Red Raider Sports