2014 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team

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2014
Eric Morris (2nd season)
Offensive schemeAir raid
Defensive coordinatorMatt Wallerstedt (2nd season; first 3 games)
Co-defensive coordinatorMike Smith (2nd season)
Base defenseMultiple[1]
Home stadiumJones AT&T Stadium
Seasons
2014 Big 12 Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
No. 7 Baylor +   8 1     11 2  
No. 3 TCU +   8 1     12 1  
No. 18 Kansas State   7 2     9 4  
Oklahoma   5 4     8 5  
West Virginia   5 4     7 6  
Texas   5 4     6 7  
Oklahoma State   4 5     7 6  
Texas Tech   2 7     4 8  
Kansas   1 8     3 9  
Iowa State   0 9     2 10  
  • + – Conference co-champions
Rankings from
AP Poll

The 2014 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team represented

university's campus in Lubbock, Texas at Jones AT&T Stadium
. They finished the season 4–8, 2–7 in Big 12 play to finish in eighth place.

Preseason

Quarterback Davis Webb was named as the starter at the position and was selected for the Maxwell Award and Manning Award watch lists. Running back/linebacker Kenny Williams was selected for the Paul Hornung Award watchlist. Placekicker Ryan Bustin was selected for the Lou Groza Award watchlist. Le'Raven Clark was selected for the Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award watchlists, in addition to being selected as a preseason 2nd Team All-American selection by USA Today.[2] Jakeem Grant was named to the Fred Biletnikoff Award watchlist.

As of April 2014, there were 34,100 season tickets were sold for the 2014 season, surpassing the previous season ticket record of 32,227 that were purchased prior to the start of the 2010 season.[3] The Texas Tech athletic department would go on to sell out the stadium through season tickets alone for the 2014 season with a record of 38,502 season tickets purchased.[3]

Coaching changes

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 306:00 pm
FSSW+
W 42–3560,778
September 610:00 pmat
Sun Bowl
  • El Paso, TX
  • FS1W 30–2635,422
    September 132:30 pm
    ABC
    L 28–4960,277
    September 256:30 pmat No. 24
    ESPN
    L 35–4555,958
    October 46:00 pmat No. 23 Kansas StateESPNUL 13–4552,726
    October 1111:00 amWest Virginia
    • Jones AT&T Stadium
    • Lubbock, TX
    FS1L 34–3758,502
    October 182:30 pmKansasdagger
    • Jones AT&T Stadium
    • Lubbock, TX
    FSNW 34–2154,071
    October 252:30 pmat No. 10 TCUFOXL 27–8245,122
    November 16:30 pmTexas
    • Jones AT&T Stadium
    • Lubbock, TX (rivalry)
    FS1L 13–3460,961
    November 152:30 pmOklahoma
    • Jones AT&T Stadium
    • Lubbock, TX
    ESPNL 30–4259,014
    November 222:30 pmat Iowa StateFSNW 34–3150,877
    November 292:30 pmvs. No. 7 BaylorABC/ESPN2L 46–4854,179
    • *Non-conference game
    • daggerHomecoming
    • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
    • All times are in Central time

    Game summaries

    Central Arkansas

    Central Arkansas Bears at Texas Tech Red Raiders – Game summary[6]
    Period 1 2 34Total
    Bears 3 13 51435
    Red Raiders 7 14 71442

    at Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock, TX

    Game information


    The Texas Tech Red Raiders opened up their 2014 season at home with a 42–35 win over the Central Arkansas Bears. The Red Raiders committed 15 penalties during the game,
    [7] but still gained a total of 636 yards against the Bears' 406. After two Webb interceptions, the Bears scored to take a 16–7 lead in the 2nd quarter. After receiving an onside kick with 3 minutes left in the game, the Red Raiders held onto the ball to end the game.

    Davis Webb threw for 452 yards and four touchdowns during the season opener.[8]

    UTEP

    Texas Tech Red Raiders at UTEP Miners – Game summary[9]
    Period 1 2 34Total
    Red Raiders 0 16 7730
    Miners 6 7 6726

    at Sun Bowl Stadium, El Paso, TX

    • Date: September 6
    • Game time: 10:00 PM CDT/9:00 PM MDT
    • Game attendance: 35,442
    • Referee: Wayne Winkler
    • TV announcers (FS1): Craig Bolerjack (Play-by-play) & Ryan Nece (Color)
    Game information

    Despite only gaining 19 first downs against the Miners' 23 and possessing the ball for 21 minutes, Texas Tech managed to edge out UTEP for a 30–26 win.[10]

    Arkansas

    Arkansas Razorbacks at Texas Tech Red Raiders (Celebrate Cotton Game) – Game summary[11]
    Period 1 2 34Total
    Razorbacks 14 14 71449
    Red Raiders 7 14 7028

    at Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock, TX

    Game information

    The Red Raiders lost their first game of the season against former Southwest Conference rivals, the Arkansas Razorbacks. The Raiders were plagued by both turnovers and penalties and couldn't keep up with Arkansas's run game.[12] Texas Tech was 5–60 on penalties, while Arkansas was only 2–15. The Razorbacks managed to rush for 438 yards, while the Red Raiders only ran for 101.[13]

    Oklahoma State

    Texas Tech Red Raiders at #24 Oklahoma State Cowboys – Game summary[14]
    Period 1 2 34Total
    Red Raiders 7 7 14735
    #24 Cowboys 7 14 141045

    at Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK

    • Date: September 25
    • Game time: 6:30 PM CDT
    • Game weather: 81 °F (27 °C) • Wind: SE 8 • Weather: Partly Cloudy
    • Game attendance: 55,958
    • Referee: Mike Defee
    • TV announcers (
      ESPN): Rece Davis (Play-by-play), David Pollack (Color), Jesse Palmer (Color) & Samantha Ponder
    Game information

    Kansas State

    Texas Tech Red Raiders at #23 Kansas State Wildcats – Game summary[15]
    Period 1 2 34Total
    Red Raiders 0 7 0613
    #23 Wildcats 7 17 71445

    at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium, Manhattan, KS

    • Date: October 4
    • Game time: 6:00 PM CDT
    • Game weather: Temperature: 63 °F (17 °C) • Wind: W 9 • Weather: Partly Cloudy
    • Game attendance: 52,726
    • Referee: Greg Burks
    • TV announcers (ESPNU): Clay Matvick (Play-by-play), Anthony Becht (Color) & Cara Capuano (Sideline)
    Game information

    West Virginia

    West Virginia Mountaineers at Texas Tech Red Raiders – Game summary[16]
    Period 1 2 34Total
    Mountaineers 3 7 101737
    Red Raiders 14 7 6734

    at Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock, TX

    • Date: October 11
    • Game time: 11:00 AM CDT
    • Game weather: Temperature: 50 °F (10 °C) • Wind: NNE 14 • Weather: Cloudy
    • Game attendance: 58,502
    • Referee: Reggie Smith
    • TV announcers (FS1): Joe Davis (Play-by-play), Joey Harrington (Color) & Kris Budden (Sideline)
    Game information

    Kansas

    Kansas Jayhawks at Texas Tech Red Raiders  – Game summary[17]
    Period 1 2 34Total
    Jayhawks 0 7 14021
    Red Raiders 10 7 10734

    at Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock, TX

    Game information

    TCU

    Texas Tech Red Raiders at #10 TCU Horned Frogs – Game summary[18]
    Period 1 2 34Total
    Red Raiders 17 3 7027
    #10 Horned Frogs 24 13 311482

    at Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX

    • Date: October 25
    • Game time: 2:30 PM CDT
    • Game weather: 88 °F (31 °C) • Wind: SW 8 • Weather: Sunny and clear
    • Game attendance: 45,122
    • Referee: Dan Romeo
    • TV announcers (FOX): Joe Davis (Play-by-play), Joey Harrington (Color) & Kris Budden (Sideline)
    Game information

    Texas

    Texas at Texas Tech
    1 234Total
    Longhorns 3 14314 34
    Red Raiders 6 700 13
    • Date: November 1
    • Location: Jones AT&T Stadium
      Lubbock, TX
    • Game start: 6:30 PM
      CDT
    • Elapsed time: 3:32
    • Game attendance: 60,961
    • Game weather: Temperature: 65 °F (18 °C) • Wind: SSE 22 • Weather: Partly Cloudy
    • Referee: Greg Burks
    • TV announcers (FS1): Tim Brando (Play-by-play) & Brady Quinn (Color)
    Sources:

    Oklahoma

    #24 Oklahoma at Texas Tech
    1 234Total
    Sooners 0 71421 42
    Red Raiders 7 779 30
    • Date: November 15
    • Location: Jones AT&T Stadium
      Lubbock, TX
    • Game start: 2:30 PM
      CST
    • Elapsed time: 3:39
    • Game attendance: 59,014
    • Game weather: Temperature: 71 °F (22 °C) • Wind: W 19 • Weather: Clear
    • Referee: Mike Defee
    • TV announcers (ESPN): Bob Wischusen (Play-by-play), Matt Millen (Color) & Quint Kessenich (Sideline)
    Sources:

    Iowa State

    Texas Tech at Iowa State
    1 234Total
    Red Raiders 14 0137 34
    Cyclones 7 1077 31
    • Date: November 22
    • Location:
      CST
    • Elapsed time: 3:24
    • Game attendance: 50,877
    • Game weather: Temperature: 54 °F (12 °C) • Wind: SW 5 • Weather: Sunny
    • Referee: Alan Eck
    • TV announcers (FSN): Brendan Burke (Play-by-play), Ben Leber (Color) & Christian Steckel (Sideline)
    Sources:

    Baylor

    Texas Tech vs #5 Baylor
    1 234Total
    Red Raiders 0 171019 46
    Baylor 7 21173 48
    • Date: November 29
    • Location:
      CST
    • Elapsed time: 4:04
    • Game attendance: 54,179
    • Game weather: Temperature: 76 °F (24 °C) • Wind: SSW 17 • Weather: Sunny
    • Referee: Randy Christal
    • TV announcers (ABC/ESPN2): Mark Jones (Play-by-play), Rod Gilmore (Color) & Jessica Mendoza (Sideline)
    Sources:

    Depth chart

    References

    1. ^ "Texas Tech Football Press Conference" (PDF). Texas Tech University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. January 18, 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 6, 2015. Retrieved September 4, 2013.
    2. ^ Myerberg, Paul (August 14, 2014). "USA TODAY Sports' Preseason All-America College Football Team". USA Today. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
    3. ^ a b "Football Season Ticket Sales Record Surpassed" (Press release). Texas Tech University. April 8, 2014. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
    4. ^ Williams, Don (February 13, 2014). "Tech Notebook: Morris Promoted to Offensive Coordinator". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
    5. ^ Trotter, Jake (September 18, 2014). "Tech DC Matt Wallerstedt Resigns". ESPN. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
    6. ^ "Central Arkansas at Texas Tech Game Summary". Big 12. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
    7. ^ Magelssen, Tommy (August 31, 2014). "Texas Tech Quotable: 'Embarrassing' Performance vs. Central Arkansas Doesn't Feel Like Victory, Is Wake-Up Call". The Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on September 16, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
    8. ^ "Red Raiders Top Central Arkansas, 42–35, in Season Opener". Texas Tech University Department of Athletics. August 31, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
    9. ^ "Texas Tech at UTEP Game Summary". Big 12. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
    10. ^ "Texas Tech Scores Late, Holds off UTEP, 30-26". ESPN. September 7, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
    11. ^ "Arkansas at Texas Tech Game Summary". Big 12. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
    12. ^ Magelssen, Tommy (September 13, 2014). "Five Thoughts: Arkansas Runs Wild Against Texas Tech; Red Raiders Show Much Work to Be Done". The Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on September 16, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
    13. ^ "Arkansas Runs for 7 TDs, Beats Texas Tech 49-28". ESPN. September 14, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
    14. ^ "Texas Tech at Oklahoma State Game Summary". Big 12. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
    15. ^ "Texas Tech at Kansas State Game Summary". Big 12. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
    16. ^ "West Virginia at Texas Tech Game Summary". Big 12. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
    17. ^ "Kansas at Texas Tech Game Summary". Big 12. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
    18. ^ "Texas Tech at TCU Game Summary". Big 12. Retrieved December 20, 2016.