Lubbock, TX
Sep 14, 2024
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The Texas Tech Red Raiders steamrolled the North Texas Mean Green, tying a school record with 52 points in the first half to seal a 66-21 victory. Texas Tech (2-1) responded explosively after a lackluster start to the season, setting the tone early with five first-half touchdowns by quarterback Behren Morton.
Behren Morton’s impressive performance included four touchdown passes and a 10-yard rushing score, while Tahj Brooks, returning after missing the last game due to injury, bolstered the ground game with 109 yards and a touchdown. Defensive back Bralyn Lux contributed significantly with a pick-six, underscoring Texas Tech's aggressive defense that forced three interceptions off North Texas quarterback Chandler Morris. The Mean Green’s brief moment of hope came via a 75-yard screen pass touchdown from Chandler Morris to Wyatt Young, narrowing the score to 10-7 before Texas Tech went on an unanswered 42-0 run.
Behren Morton (Texas Tech Red Raiders)
Behren Morton connected with Josh Kelly for a 10-yard touchdown pass, putting the Red Raiders on the board first after a methodical drive featuring six consecutive runs. This set the tone for Texas Tech's offensive explosion.
Gino Garcia (Texas Tech Red Raiders)
Gino Garcia extended the lead to 10-0 with a precise 25-yard field goal, capitalizing on a strong offensive drive deep into Mean Green territory initiated by Jordan Brown’s 42-yard catch and run.
Chandler Morris (North Texas Mean Green)
Chandler Morris narrowed the gap with a quick strike to Wyatt Young for a 75-yard touchdown on the first play of the drive, deftly exploiting Texas Tech's blitz for the Mean Green's only bright spot in the game.
Tahj Brooks (Texas Tech Red Raiders)
Tahj Brooks powered through for a 21-yard touchdown on 4th and 1, stretching the Red Raiders’ lead to 17-7 and showcasing the effectiveness of their running game.
Behren Morton (Texas Tech Red Raiders)
Morton launched a 70-yard deep bomb to Coy Eakin, who eluded defenders for a touchdown, extending Texas Tech's lead to 24-7 and highlighting Morton's arm strength and accuracy.
Bralyn Lux (Texas Tech Red Raiders)
Bralyn Lux intercepted Chandler Morris and returned it 44 yards for a touchdown, demonstrating sharp defensive awareness and pushing the lead further to 31-7.
Behren Morton (Texas Tech Red Raiders)
Morton showcased his mobility with a 10-yard rushing touchdown, further capitalizing on the Mean Green’s defensive lapses and making the score 38-7.
Behren Morton (Texas Tech Red Raiders)
Morton connected with Johncarlos Miller II on a 45-yard touchdown pass, pushing the lead to 45-7 and emphasizing Texas Tech's dominant aerial attack.
Behren Morton (Texas Tech Red Raiders)
Morton found Jalin Conyers with a 10-yard touchdown pass, capping off a blistering first-half performance and tying a school record with 52 points in one half.
Chandler Morris (North Texas Mean Green)
Chandler Morris passed to Jeremiah Aaron for a 15-yard touchdown, briefly stopping the bleeding for North Texas and making the score 52-14.
J'Koby Williams (Texas Tech Red Raiders)
J'Koby Williams rushed for a 3-yard touchdown, converting another red zone opportunity and extending the lead to 59-14.
Cameron Dickey (Texas Tech Red Raiders)
Cameron Dickey added a 1-yard rushing touchdown, complementing a dominant offensive effort and pushing the score to 66-14.
Shane Porter (North Texas Mean Green)
Shane Porter rushed for a 1-yard touchdown, finalizing the scoreboard for North Texas with the score at 66-21.
Behren Morton (Texas Tech Red Raiders, QB)
Orchestrated a flawless first half with 273 passing yards and four touchdown passes, in addition to a 10-yard rushing score, empowering Texas Tech to tie its school record of 52 first-half points.
Tahj Brooks (Texas Tech Red Raiders, RB)
Returned from an arm injury to rush for 109 yards and a touchdown, demonstrating both strong ground control and effective pass protection, playing a key role in stretching Texas Tech's early lead.
Bralyn Lux (Texas Tech Red Raiders, DB)
Rendered pivotal defensive plays with a 44-yard interception returned for a touchdown, corroborating Texas Tech's newfound defensive aggression and tactical prowess.
Chandler Morris (North Texas Mean Green, QB)
Despite passing for 162 yards and two touchdowns, he struggled extensively with three critical interceptions, underscoring North Texas’ setback against an unyielding Red Raiders defense.
Wyatt Young (North Texas Mean Green, WR)
Highlighted North Texas’s offense with a remarkable 75-yard touchdown catch, giving a brief glimpse of hope, but struggled to sustain momentum against Texas Tech's defensive onslaught.
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Texas Tech football vs. North Texas: Red Raiders explode in dominant 1st half
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North Texas Mean Green
7
0
7
7
21
Texas Tech Red Raiders
17
35
7
7
66
