No. 9 Texas Tech Up Over Kansas at the Half

LUBBOCK, TX — The No. 9 Texas Tech Red Raiders hosted the Kansas Jayhawks for homecoming at Jones AT&T Stadium on Saturday night, October 11. The Red Raiders jumped out to a hot start before injuries and a few costly penalties slowed Texas Tech down. Despite the setback, the Red Raiders led at the half, 21-17.

It didn't take long for Texas Tech to strike early in the 1st quarter. After the defense forced a punt, running back Cam Dickey took the first play of the series 71 yards for a touchdown. Tech led early, 7-0.

Texas Tech's defense came up with a big play on the ensuing possession. John Curry forced a fumble and David Bailey recovered to set the Red Raiders up deep in Kansas territory. Five plays later, Behren Morton connected with Terrance Carter Jr. for a 21-yard touchdown.

The Red Raiders would go on to kick two field goals to build a 21-0 lead in the 2nd quarter. However, Morton went down right before the second field goal. Texas Tech's offense looked flat after that. Penalties and an interception by backup quarterback Will Hammond allowed Kansas to not only claw their way back into the ballgame, but to score 17 unanswered points to end the half.

Tech still leads 21-17 at the break, but the Red Raiders need to figure some things out on the offensive side of the football if Texas Tech wants to win this game.