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Texas Tech Football: 5 Reasons the Red Raiders beat USF in Birmingham Bowl

By Shelbie Warr

AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 24: Douglas Coleman III #25 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders intercepts a pass intended for Collin Johnson #9 of the Texas Longhorns in the fourth quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 24, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 24: Douglas Coleman III #25 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders intercepts a pass intended for Collin Johnson #9 of the Texas Longhorns in the fourth quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 24, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /
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(Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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2. A battle of who wants it more will ensue on Saturday night.

Like I have mentioned, Texas Tech is battling to get above .500 on the season. They sit at 6-6 after a win against the Texas Longhorns gave them new life in terms of a post season berth. Now, they look to improve to 7-6 with a hopeful win over USF in the Birmingham Bowl. That team, coached by former Longhorn head coach Charlie Strong, sits at 9-2 on the season and was hoping to make a run at a New Years Six berth. However, a loss to Houston and UCF put those hopes on ice.

In my opinion, the desire and fight to have a winning season will be the difference for the Red Raiders on Saturday morning in Alabama. While USF has the fact that they were snubbed a New Years Six bowl, Tech barely made one. The thought that you almost missed out on post season should be enough to power the Raiders to victory.

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