Texas Tech Football: Red Raiders will beat USF in Birmingham Bowl

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

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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1. Quarterback Nic Shimonek is poised for a big day against the Bulls.

Texas Tech quarterback Nic Shimonek started 11 games this season, but was benched to start week 12 due to a lack of production against TCU. However, he eventually found his way back into the game and the result was a Red Raider victory and now the chance at a 7-6 finish on the season.

Shimonek breaks down the game winner in the video below, something he should be quite proud of. This play, along with a few others, brought the Red Raiders a late victory in the season finale.

The game-winner.

Let Nic Shimonek & Cameron Batson walk you through it on #TDTuesday. #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/GaLJqHBw3m
— Texas Tech Football (@TexasTechFB) December 12, 2017

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Shimonek owns a 68 percent completion rate. He has thrown for over 3,500 yards and 30 touchdowns in the 2017 season. Facing a weak pass defense, he is poised to make a run at his best performance of the season. He will need all hands on deck, but his team can make it happen. He has the weapons and the talent to do it.

Watch out for Shimonek. I am predicting at least 200 yards passing and four touchdowns from him by the end of the day on Saturday.

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