The Texas Tech Red Raiders kicked off their season with an emphatic 67-7 victory over the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions at Jones AT&T Stadium. The win places the Red Raiders at a 1-0 record, while the Golden Lions start their campaign at 0-1.

Sep 2, 2023; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Tyler Shough (12) drops back to pass against the Wyoming Cowboys during the fourth quarter at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports

First Quarter

The game began with the Red Raiders setting an aggressive tone, scoring 23 points in the first quarter. Behren Morton led the charge with precision passing, completing 16 out of his 18 attempts for a total of 201 yards and four touchdowns. His longest pass was a remarkable 41-yard touchdown to Coy Eakin, showcasing his ability to connect on deep throws.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Texas Tech continued their offensive onslaught by adding another 24 points to their tally. Will Hammond contributed significantly by rushing for a spectacular 64-yard touchdown run that left spectators in awe. The defense also played its part as Amier Boyd intercepted a pass and returned it for seven yards, stifling any momentum from Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Third Quarter

As play resumed after halftime, Mitch Griffis took over quarterback duties and maintained efficiency by completing both of his passes for one touchdown. The third quarter saw Texas Tech extend their lead further with two more touchdowns, bringing them to a commanding position against their opponents.

Fourth Quarter

Despite being held scoreless through three quarters, Arkansas-Pine Bluff managed to find some rhythm late in the game when they scored seven points in the fourth quarter. However, it was too little too late as Texas Tech added six more points before closing out this dominant performance.

In this Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions match summary: The home team showcased exceptional efficiency across all phases—offense executed flawlessly without turnovers; defense recorded two sacks along with one interception; special teams excelled as Stone Harrington made all four extra-point attempts successfully along with one field goal from Upton Bellenfant measuring up-to thirty-one yards long!

For those pondering what went wrong for Texas Tech Red Raiders last season—their post-game analysis reveals that improvements have been made across various aspects such as red zone conversions which stood perfect at eight successful attempts out-of-eight opportunities during today’s matchup!

Looking ahead towards next week’s fixture scheduled against Kent State Golden Flashes on September sixth starting twelve PM EDT live broadcasted via TNT network straight from Lubbock's very own Jones AT&T Stadium—fans can expect another thrilling encounter featuring these resilient raiders once again! Share this article among fellow enthusiasts who relish every moment spent cheering alongside our beloved team!

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