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Excitement at Jones AT&T Stadium: Texas Tech Red Raiders Face Oregon Ducks in Football Encounter

As the Texas Tech Red Raiders gear up to host the Oregon Ducks at Jones AT&T Stadium, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying college football matchup. The Red Raiders, coming off a nail-biting 51-48 victory over the Oklahoma Sooners in their last home game on November 27, 2022, have shown they can pull through in high-pressure situations.


Oct 14, 2023; Lubbock, Texas, USA;  Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Jake Strong (17) passes against the Kansas State Wildcats in the second half at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

In that game against the Sooners, Texas Tech's offense was nothing short of spectacular, amassing a total of 599 yards with an average gain of 6.3 yards per play. The passing attack was particularly lethal as they threw for a whopping 436 yards and two touchdowns. This kind of offensive firepower is something that the Oregon Ducks' defense will need to be wary of come game day.


The Red Raiders' rushing offense also proved effective in their previous outing, contributing significantly with four touchdowns despite averaging only 3.7 yards per carry. This balanced attack could pose a significant threat to the Ducks' defensive front.


However, it wasn't just the offense that shone; Texas Tech's defense managed three sacks and one interception against Oklahoma. They'll look to replicate this disruptive performance against Oregon's dynamic playmakers.


On special teams, Texas Tech has been reliable as well; they were perfect on field goal attempts during their last home game and will aim for consistency in this department against Oregon.


Looking back at another recent performance on December 29th against Ole Miss Rebels shows TT's ability to dominate both sides of the ball – scoring five touchdowns and securing three interceptions while allowing only two turnovers themselves during that contest.


Despite these strong performances from TTU, it would be remiss not to acknowledge that their upcoming opponents are formidable adversaries. The Ducks have had their share of success this season and will undoubtedly bring their A-game to Lubbock.


With all eyes set on September 9th at Jones AT&T Stadium where kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 PM local time (CT), fans can catch all the action live on FOX network – expect an intense battle as both teams vie for supremacy early in the season.

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