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Texas Tech Blanks West Virginia 49-0 to Reach First Big 12 Title Game

Led by Behren Morton’s efficiency, a suffocating defense held WVU to 180 total yards.

Overview

  • Behren Morton completed 25 of 32 passes for 310 yards and three touchdowns before giving way early in the third quarter.
  • Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez scored on a 1-yard direct snap for his second offensive TD in as many games, and his goal-line pass was intercepted just before halftime.
  • Texas Tech jumped to a 28-0 halftime lead after touchdowns on four of its first five drives and finished with a 572-180 edge in total yardage.
  • West Virginia switched from freshman Scotty Fox Jr. to Max Brown at quarterback, and a third-quarter interception set up one of two Micah Hudson touchdown catches from backup Lloyd Jones III; LB Fred Perry left with a leg injury.
  • The Red Raiders advance to face BYU in Arlington next week and strengthen their College Football Playoff outlook, while WVU closes 4-8 and misses a bowl.