Big 12 Football: Five reasons why Texas Tech can defeat Texas

In a bit of devil’s advocate, we examine five reasons why Texas Tech could pull off the upset of Texas. Alan Bowman being at the forefront.

The Texas Tech Wide Receivers

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Last time out against Houston Baptist, the Red Raiders had seven different receivers catch passes from Alan Bowman. In their lone game of the year, the Tech receivers tallied up 287 yards after the catch. If they can have near that production again it would put pressure on the Texas Longhorns defense.

Ja’Lynn Polk was their big yards after catch recipient with 54 of his 56 yards receiving coming after the catch. He is a slippery player who the Texas defense needs to keep an eye on. KaSean Carter being the other one who had plenty of yards after the catch including on his touchdown reception. The Longhorns need to rally to the ball and prevent this offense from slipping off tacklers.