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Big 12 Football: 5 teams on upset alert in Week 1 of 2017

By Andrew Miller

AMES, IA - NOVEMBER 22: Head coach Kliff Kingsbury of the Texas Tech Red Raiders coaches from the sidelines in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on November 22, 2014 in Ames, Iowa. Texas Tech defeated Iowa State 34-31. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)
AMES, IA - NOVEMBER 22: Head coach Kliff Kingsbury of the Texas Tech Red Raiders coaches from the sidelines in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on November 22, 2014 in Ames, Iowa. Texas Tech defeated Iowa State 34-31. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /
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LUBBOCK, TX – NOVEMBER 14: Head coach Kliff Kingsbury of the Texas Tech Red Raiders before the game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Kansas State Wildcats on November 14, 2015 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech won the game 59-44. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TX – NOVEMBER 14: Head coach Kliff Kingsbury of the Texas Tech Red Raiders before the game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Kansas State Wildcats on November 14, 2015 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech won the game 59-44. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /

Eastern Washington has become notorious for giving FBS teams a huge challenge. Both Texas Tech and Eastern Washington have great offenses and defenses that will give up points. Texas Tech’s defense is going to allow points to anyone.

If Nic Shimonek does not put up a good amount of points, the Red Raiders could be in trouble. Receiver Keke Coutee is Shimonek’s best target. He also has Cameron Batson and Dylan Cantrell as weapons in the receiving corps.

Senior running back Justin Stockton could be the most productive player on the Texas Tech offense. He’s primed to have a season like De’Andre Washington had his senior campaign back in 2015. Stockton is primed for a 1,000-yard season on the ground.

There’s a legitimate chance that this game comes down to the wire. Eastern Washington is a good team and Texas Tech has a head coach in Kliff Kingsbury that’s on as hot of a seat as anyone. A loss to Eastern Washington could seal his fate.

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