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Oklahoma State Football: 3 takeaways from Texas Tech shootout

By Phil Poling

STILLWATER, OK - SEPTEMBER 15: Head Coach Mike Gundy of the Oklahoma State Cowboys leaves the field after the game against the Boise State Broncos at Boone Pickens Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Cowboys defeated the Broncos 44-21. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)
STILLWATER, OK - SEPTEMBER 15: Head Coach Mike Gundy of the Oklahoma State Cowboys leaves the field after the game against the Boise State Broncos at Boone Pickens Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Cowboys defeated the Broncos 44-21. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /
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AUSTIN, TX – NOVEMBER 24: Head coach Kliff Kingsbury of the Texas Tech Red Raiders watches players warm up before the game against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 24, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX – NOVEMBER 24: Head coach Kliff Kingsbury of the Texas Tech Red Raiders watches players warm up before the game against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 24, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

3. Texas Tech is frightening

Texas Tech is typically known for their high-scoring offense and their putrid defense. This season, the offense remains, but a competent bunch has taken over the defense and made them a contender in the young 2018 season.

The Red Raiders are the perfect mix of experience and youth, with linebackers line Dakota Allen and Jordyn Brooks, and offensive youngsters like sophomore T.J. Vasher and freshman Alan Bowman. Vasher made what was the earliest contender for Catch of the Year, while Bowman is setting records for the Red Raiders.

Bowman, who graduated high school early in December, has an impeccable completion percentage. His completions aren’t all coming off of screens and dumb-offs, either. Texas Tech pushes the ball downfield.

Kingsbury seems to have invested more in the running game, too. Getting stops is important for every team, but being able to keep your opponent’s offense on the sidelines with ball control is just as critical. The Red Raiders dominated in time of possession, holding the ball for 41 minutes of game time.

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