Highlights, key plays and photos from BYU’s loss to Texas Tech

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Final

Texas Tech 29, BYU 7

Fourth quarter

Texas Tech 29, BYU 7

2:37 — Texas Tech drills its fifth field goal of the afternoon. Texas Tech 29, BYU 7.

7:35 — BYU avoids a shutout.

Bear Bachmeier found Chase Roberts for a 6-yard touchdown to finally put points on the board for the Cougars. Texas Tech 26, BYU 7.

10:46 — It’s officially a disaster for BYU.

Texas Tech scored a 3-yard touchdown to cap a 10-play, 80-yard drive that will put this game out of the Cougars’ reach for good. Texas Tech 26, BYU 0.

Third quarter

Texas Tech 19, BYU 0

3:41 — Texas Tech takes advantage of Rodriguez’s interception with another field goal. Texas Tech 19, BYU 0.

6:04 — A bad day for Bear Bachmeier just got worse.

BYU’s freshman quarterback threw an interception on third down to Texas Tech superstar Jacob Rodriguez. Texas Tech 16, BYU 0.

7:00 — Texas Tech hits its third field goal of the day. Texas Tech 16, BYU 0.

While trailing by 16, BYU’s defense has actually done a solid job against the high-powered Red Raiders offense. The Cougars have allowed just 252 yards and 2.9 yards per carry while racking up four sacks thus far.

Halftime

Texas Tech 13, BYU 0.

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Second quarter

Texas Tech 13, BYU 0.

0:00 — Behren Morton’s fourth down pass is incomplete in the end zone and BYU prevents another touchdown to end the half. Texas Tech 13, BYU 0.

8:08 — Texas Tech kicks another field goal. Texas Tech 13, BYU 0.

The Red Raiders drove down to the BYU 7-yard line, but the Cougars’ defense held up to force the field goal.

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Jack Kelly’s pressure on third down led to Behren Morton hobbling off the field. His health going forward will be something to monitor as BYU attempts another comeback from down two scores.

10:33 — Will Ferrin misses a 51-yard field goal wide left. Texas Tech 10, BYU 0.

BYU has now shanked a punt, muffed a punt and missed a field goal today. Rough outing thus far for the Cougars’ special teams unit.

Texas Tech will regain possession at its own 33-yard line.

First quarter

Texas Tech 10, BYU 0

0:19 — Behren Morton finds Caleb Douglas for a 9-yard touchdown. Texas Tech 10, BYU 0.

The Red Raiders traveled 92 yards on the drive across 12 plays, picking up a pair of third down conversions along the way.

In two possessions thus far, BYU has totaled 44 yards of offense — 43 rushing, and one passing.

10:07 — Texas Tech gets on the board first with a 47-yard field goal. Texas Tech 3, BYU 0.

BYU punted on the opening drive of the game before forcing a 3-and-out, only for Parker Kingston to muff a punt and give the Red Raiders the ball back deep in Cougar territory.

But BYU’s defense held strong, as Jack Kelly sacked Behren Morton on third down to force the long field goal. Siale Esera previously had another third down sack just before Kingston’s fumbled punt.

Now it’s time to see how Bear Bachmeier and company respond on offense.

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How to watch the game

BYU’s matchup with Texas Tech will be broadcast on ABC and can be streamed through the ESPN app.

Pregame prep

Here are a few stories to get you ready for BYU’s game against Texas Tech.