No. 13 Texas Tech survived a severe upset bid from Oregon State on Saturday evening, escaping Reser Stadium with a 35-24 victory to enhance to 2-0 on the season.
The Pink Raiders entered the evening as a heavy favourite after opening the season with a 33-10 win over Abilene Christian, however Oregon State made Texas Tech work for almost every thing on Saturday.
The sport was scoreless after the primary quarter earlier than Texas Tech lastly broke by way of within the second. Quarterback Will Hammond and the Pink Raiders took a 14-7 benefit into halftime, however Oregon State refused to go away.
The Beavers had been on the lookout for their first win below head coach JaMarcus Shephard after opening the season with a 33-20 loss at Houston. For the second consecutive week, Oregon State gave a ranked Massive 12 opponent a respectable scare earlier than finally arising quick.
Texas Tech led 28-24 within the ultimate two minutes, compelled Oregon State right into a turnover on downs, after which scored a landing to seal the 35-24 victory.
For Texas Tech, there will probably be loads to wash up. Tech had seven penalties for 70 yards, whereas solely dashing for 3.4 yards per carry, and the protection gave up almost 350 passing yards. The Pink Raiders had been really outgained on the evening 472-352. Will Hammond completed 20/27 for 189 yards and one passing landing.
However surviving a street recreation wherein you’re not enjoying your greatest soccer isn’t one thing to apologize for, significantly early within the season. The Pink Raiders prevented what would have been one of many greatest upsets of Week 2 and saved their unbeaten begin intact.
Now the eye turns again to Massive 12 play. The Pink Raiders Houston of their Massive 12 opener on Friday night in Lubbock.
