Red Raiders Explode for 53 Points as Joey McGuire’s Team Remains Undefeated
The No. 10 Texas Tech Red Raiders delivered one of their most impressive performances of the season Saturday, overwhelming Arizona State 53-25 in Lubbock. Texas Tech used a dominant first half, explosive rushing plays and a game-changing defensive touchdown to pull away from the Sun Devils and remain undefeated.
Head coach Joey McGuire’s team improved to 6-0, continuing its strong start and making a statement against the defending Big 12 champions. Arizona State, coached by Kenny Dillingham, fell to 3-3 after struggling to keep pace with the Red Raiders’ high-powered offense.
Texas Tech wasted little time taking control. Running back J’Koby Williams helped ignite the offense with explosive runs, while quarterback Will Hammond made plays through the air. The Red Raiders built a 21-7 lead in the first quarter and continued piling on points in the second.
Arizona State quarterback Cutter Boley connected with Raiden Vines-Bright for a 74-yard touchdown, giving the Sun Devils a brief spark. However, turnovers and defensive breakdowns made it difficult for Arizona State to slow the home team down.
Texas Tech entered halftime with a commanding advantage after scoring 22 points in the second quarter, putting the game firmly in its control.
Red Raiders Explode for 53 Points as Joey McGuire’s Team Remains Undefeated
The No. 10 Texas Tech Red Raiders delivered one of their most impressive performances of the season Saturday, overwhelming Arizona State 53-25 in Lubbock. Texas Tech used a dominant first half, explosive rushing plays and a game changing defensive touchdown to pull away from the Sun Devils and remain undefeated.
Head coach Joey McGuire’s team improved to 6-0, continuing its strong start and making a statement against the defending Big 12 champions. Arizona State, coached by Kenny Dillingham, fell to 3-3 after struggling to keep pace with the Red Raiders’ high powered offense.
Texas Tech wasted little time taking control. Running back J’Koby Williams helped ignite the offense with explosive runs, while quarterback Will Hammond made plays through the air. The Red Raiders built a 21-7 lead in the first quarter and continued piling on points in the second.
Arizona State quarterback Cutter Boley connected with Raiden Vines-Bright for a 74-yard touchdown, giving the Sun Devils a brief spark. However, turnovers and defensive breakdowns made it difficult for Arizona State to slow the home team down.
Texas Tech entered halftime with a commanding advantage after scoring 22 points in the second quarter, putting the game firmly in its control.
J’Koby Williams Leads the Way
Williams was one of the biggest stars of the afternoon, rushing for a career-high 165 yards and two long touchdowns. Although an early fumble briefly threatened to disrupt his performance, the running back responded with explosive plays that Arizona State struggled to contain.
Hammond also helped Texas Tech control the game, while linebacker Ben Roberts delivered a major defensive play by returning an interception 24 yards for a touchdown. That score helped the Red Raiders maintain control and made Arizona State’s comeback attempt even more difficult.
Texas Tech’s offense produced points consistently throughout the first half, showcasing the balance and explosiveness that have made the Red Raiders a serious contender in the Big 12.
Arizona State Struggles to Keep Pace
Arizona State showed some fight after halftime, but the deficit was simply too large to overcome. Boley threw two interceptions in the first half, including the pick-six that further tilted the game toward Texas Tech.
Backup quarterback Mikey Keene entered after halftime and provided a spark, throwing for 256 yards and two touchdowns. However, the Sun Devils could not erase the damage from their early mistakes.
Texas Tech Sends a Message
The 53-25 victory keeps Texas Tech undefeated and gives McGuire’s team another important win as the Big 12 race continues. The Red Raiders controlled the matchup with explosive offense, opportunistic defense and a dominant first-half performance.
For Arizona State and Dillingham, the loss raises further questions after another difficult conference outing. The Sun Devils will need to limit turnovers and find greater consistency if they hope to turn their season around.
Texas Tech avenged last season’s narrow loss to Arizona State in emphatic fashion, proving it has the firepower to compete with the best teams in college football.