Texas Tech absolutely dismantled No. 16 Utah in a 34-10 showdown in Salt Lake City. The win was credited to a smothering defense, with a late offensive surge led by backup QB Will Hammond . Hammond’s 169 yards, 2 TDs, and 61 rushing yards helped the Red Raiders make a comfortable lead after Behren Morton exited in the third quarter. Cameron Dickey logged two scores with 67 yards on the ground. In hindsight, this road win is a must before the Red Raiders’ schedule eases and with the injury shuffle under center.

Discipline, though, was a disappointment. Texas Tech was flagged 14 times during the game. And those 14 penalties include 7 for false starts that repeatedly pushed back the Red Raiders during their campaign for the red zone. They weren’t just a blemish either. They were costly,

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