Texas Tech Faces Sam Houston
No. 11 Texas Tech Hosts Sam Houston in Final Nonconference Matchup
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No. 11 Texas Tech, unbeaten at 3-0 after a narrow win over Houston, hosts Sam Houston in its nonconference finale. The Red Raiders are favored by 34.5 points, but the 1-2 Bearkats have played close games in both losses and bring a prolific passing attack: quarterback Landyn Locke has thrown for 973 yards and nine touchdowns. Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire called Sam Houston’s offense a significant test for the secondary and said his team is still working toward its expected level of play. The matchup also gives Texas Tech a chance to build on its recent momentum while preparing to resume Big 12 play.
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Texas Tech quarterback Will Hammond returned from a knee injury against Houston, completing 17 of 27 passes for 257 yards and a touchdown while adding 30 rushing yards. Thomas Castellanos still takes the first snap in some packages.
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Sam Houston’s two defeats came by one score—to Troy, 24-21, and Tulsa, 23-17—before the Bearkats shut out Nicholls 59-0. Their defense had not allowed an opponent to score more than 24 points.
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Texas Tech leads the teams’ series 2-0. Their last meeting was in 2015, and this is their first matchup since Sam Houston moved up to the FBS level.
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Texas Tech was allowing 273 passing yards per game, while Sam Houston averaged 345.7 passing yards. Defensive coordinator Shiel Wood said the staff had emphasized preventing coverage busts after Houston threw for 413 yards against Oregon State.
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