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Texas Tech Red Raiders Set to Host West Virginia Mountaineers at Jones AT&T Stadium in College Football Encounter

As the Texas Tech Red Raiders prepare to host the West Virginia Mountaineers at Jones AT&T Stadium, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying game of football. The Red Raiders have been on a formidable streak, and their recent performances suggest that they will continue to dominate on their home turf.


Sep 4, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Riko Jeffers (6) celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Houston Cougars at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

In their last outing against Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium on September 22, the Red Raiders showcased a high-octane offense that racked up 41 points against a mere 17 by the Cowboys. With an impressive total yardage of 594 and a balanced attack that saw both passing (397 yards) and rushing (224 yards) contribute significantly to the scoreboard, TT's offensive prowess was undeniable. The defense also held strong, recording two sacks and an interception while keeping Oklahoma State's scoring opportunities limited.


The previous home game for TT was nothing short of spectacular as well. On September 15, they outgunned Houston Cougars with a whopping scoreline of 63-49. The offense was relentless with an average gain of nearly seven yards per play over an extensive play count of 101. A staggering total yardage of 695 showed just how much firepower TT has when playing in front of their own fans.


Even more impressive was the performance against Lamar Cardinals on September 8 where TT blanked them with a scoreline reading like something out of basketball - 77-0! This game highlighted not only TT's ability to put points on the board but also showcased their defensive strength by not allowing any points throughout four quarters.


Looking ahead to facing WVU, it is clear that TT has momentum firmly on its side. While respecting WVU’s capabilities as worthy opponents who will undoubtedly come prepared for battle, one cannot ignore how dominant Texas Tech has been offensively in recent games – especially at home.


Given these statistics and performances from past games this season, it would be reasonable to expect another high-scoring affair from Texas Tech with potential for some big plays both through air and ground attacks. However, football is unpredictable; even though numbers lean heavily towards TT’s favor based upon past data analysis – anything can happen once kickoff commences.


Fans eager to witness this potentially explosive matchup can do so on Saturday afternoon; kick-off is scheduled for noon local time (4 PM GMT). The action will unfold live from Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock - make sure you're tuned into ESPN2 or satellite channel number 209 if you can't make it there in person!

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