Texas Longhorns vs Texas Tech Red Raiders: First half recap

Texas heads into the locker room leading Texas Tech on the road, 31-21. The Longhorns’ defense has forced two turnovers via interceptions.

Texas heads into the locker room leading Texas Tech on the road, 31-21.

The Longhorns rolled in the first quarter, leading 17-7. Matt Wells’ squad performed better in the second quarter, with both teams scoring 14 points.

Sam Ehlinger has been the star of the show for the Longhorns, doing it both in the air and on the ground. The senior quarterback finished the half with 130 yards and two touchdowns on 14 of 18 passing. Running the ball, Ehlinger has seven carries for 54 yards.

Keaontay Ingram has become the feature back, having eight carries for 28 yards. Roschon Johnson has a rushing touchdown, while Bijan Robinson has gotten two carries. Tom Herman has identified equal distribution between the three running backs as a key to the Texas offense.

Defensively, Texas secured its second and third turnover of the season with two second-quarter interception off Alan Bowman. After winning the starting strong safety position, Chris Brown is showing his ability early in the year with a takeaway. Chris Adimora secured his first interception of the year.

Outside of the interceptions, the Longhorns defense has struggled. Texas Tech quarterback Alan Bowman is having a stellar day, having 172 yards on 22 attempts. Bowman’s three first-half touchdowns are more than he had against Houston Baptist on Sept. 12.

First half stats

Sam Ehlinger: 14 of 18, 130 yards, and two touchdowns. Seven carries for 54 yards and a touchdown

Keaontay Ingram: Eight carries for 28 carries

Joshua Moore: Two receptions for 42 yards and a touchdown

Alan Bowman: 15 of 22 with 172 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions

KeSean Carter: Five receptions for 70 yards and a touchdown

Highlights

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