Texas Tech Red Raiders Roar Past Kansas State Wildcats with Dominant Second Half Surge

The Texas Tech Red Raiders improved their record to 8-1 after a commanding 43-20 victory over the Kansas State Wildcats, who now stand at 4-5. The game, held at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, saw the Red Raiders outscore K-State in three of the four quarters.

First Quarter

The Wildcats started strong with a touchdown that put them ahead early. However, the Red Raiders' defense quickly adapted, holding firm and preventing further scoring from K-State for much of the first half. Jacob Rodriguez was instrumental on defense with his aggressive playstyle, contributing significantly to halting K-State's advances.

Second Quarter

In response to their slow start, Texas Tech found their rhythm in the second quarter. Behren Morton showcased his passing prowess by connecting for two touchdowns during this period. His precision passing helped turn the tide as he completed 21 passes for a total of 249 yards throughout the game.

Third Quarter

The third quarter was pivotal as Texas Tech extended their lead significantly. J'Koby Williams shone brightly with an impressive rushing performance that included a remarkable 41-yard touchdown run. His efforts contributed to his total of 135 rushing yards and one touchdown on 17 attempts.

Fourth Quarter

As fatigue set in for both teams during the final quarter, it was Stone Harrington's reliable kicking that sealed K-State’s fate. Harrington made all three field goal attempts including one from an impressive distance of 55 yards.

Overall, key moments such as Brice Pollock’s interception and Romello Height’s forced fumble were crucial in maintaining momentum for Texas Tech throughout this matchup against Kansas State Wildcats key moments.

Following this victory and reviewing Texas Tech Red Raiders post-match stats reveals how effectively they controlled possession time while minimizing penalties compared to previous games which certainly contributed towards achieving such favorable results today!

Looking ahead: The next challenge awaits when they face BYU Cougars at Jones AT&T Stadium on November 8th at noon local time; fans can catch all action live via ESPN Networks! Share your thoughts about today's match below!