Texas Tech Rolls 53-25 Over Arizona State, Improving to 6-0: Live Game Log

LUBBOCK - No. 10 Texas Tech came out of its bye week and sent a message about the slow starts that had become the norm for the Red Raiders in first halves this season.

After fumbling in the red zone on their opening drive, the Red Raiders scored on nine of their next 10 drives to throttle Arizona State 53-25, improving to 6-0 overall and 3-0 in Big 12 play.

The homecoming-day win is Texas Tech's 12th in a row at Galaxy Stadium, matching the second-longest home win streak in program history.

Will Hammond looked in command from the start. The first-year starting quarterback was 18 of 26 through the air for 232 yards and two total touchdowns (one passing, one rushing).

Tech running back J'Koby Williams had a career day as fellow starter Cam Dickey was out with a high-ankle sprain. Williams compiled a career-high in rushing yards by halftime on his way to 165 yards in the game on just 11 carries, averaging 15.0 yards per handoff and scoring two touchdowns on the ground.

The pass rush was just as dominant for the Red Raiders, who sacked the Sun Devils' two quarterbacks a total of six times.

Texas Tech's next game is at Cincinnati; the Bearcats fell 45-42 on Saturday in Morgantown to West Virginia.

Nathan Karseno on X/Twitter and RedRaiderRoundtable.com brought live coverage below from Galaxy Stadium:

6:12 p.m. - FINAL: Texas Tech 53, Arizona State 25

5:51 p.m. - Arizona State running back Cardae Mack scores a 12-yard touchdown reception. The 2-point conversion is successful on a shovel pass, making the score 53-25, Texas Tech.

5:40 p.m. - Thomas Castellanos makes his first appearance behind center for Texas Tech. The Red Raiders operate at the edge of the red zone after a fourth-down sack. Tight end Terrance Carter Jr. takes the direct snap and rushes in for a Red Raiders touchdown. It's a 53-17 lead with 9:28 left for Texas Tech.

5:28 p.m. - Harrington's 34-yard field goal is good. Texas Tech leads 46-17.

5:16 p.m. - Texas Tech uses its fourth sack of the game to force a turnover on downs. Red Raiders take over near midfield, leading 43-17 with 3:17 to go in the third quarter.

5:02 p.m. - Arizona State went to backup quarterback Mikey Keene to begin the second half. Sun Devils marched down to the 6-yard line of Texas Tech and Keene's fade to Reed Harris was caught in the corner of the end zone. Texas Tech leads 43-17 at the 9:34 mark of the third quarter.

4:21 p.m. - Texas Tech recorded its most points (43) and total yards (404) in a half against a Big 12 opponent in the Joey McGuire era (since 2022) vs. Arizona State on Saturday.

4:21 p.m. - HALFTIME - Texas Tech 43, Arizona State 10

4:23 p.m. - Linebacker John Curry intercepts ASU quarterback Boley with 16 seconds to play in the quarter. Harrington nails a 37-yard field goal.

4:19 p.m. - Red Raiders add to their lead. It's 40-10 with 30 seconds until halftime as Hammond finds Coy Eakin in the back of the end zone.

4:09 p.m. - Arizona State is shell-shocked. Another 3rd-down sack for the Red Raiders forces a 3-and-out punt.

4:06 p.m. - Red Raiders force a 3-and-out, then J'Koby Williams uses two rushes for 61 total yards to find the end zone. Texas Tech leads 33-10 with 4:10 left in the 2nd.

4:00 p.m. - Stone Harrington connects on a 42-yard field goal. Red Raiders swell their lead to 27-10 with 6:25 to go in the 2nd quarter.

3:50 p.m. - Sun Devils' first trip to the red zone culminates in a 30-yard field goal. Texas Tech is in front 24-10 with 8:24 to play until halftime.

3:39 p.m. - Red Raiders commit an offensive pass interference with goal-to-go. Stone Harrington hits a 31-yard field goal. Texas Tech leads 24-7 early in the second quarter.

3:32 p.m. - End of 1st Quarter - Texas Tech 21, Arizona State 7

3:25 p.m. - Arizona State answers with a two-play drive, as Boley finds Raiden Vines-Bright for a 74-yard touchdown pass. Texas Tech's lead is trimmed to 21-7 in a high-scoring first quarter.

3:21 p.m. - Texas Tech forces a quick punt, and on the next offensive play from scrimmage, J'Koby Williams takes it 62 yards for a touchdown. Red Raiders lead 21-0 with 3:17 still to go in the opening period.

3:09 p.m. - Will Hammond hits the circle button and pirouettes into the end zone for a rushing touchdown. It's Hammond's second rushing score of the season, and it puts the Red Raiders up 14-0 with 5:12 to play in the first quarter.

3:03 p.m. - Star defensive tackle AJ Holmes stuffs the ball-carrier Cardae Mack on third-and-short, then the Red Raiders team up for another tackle for loss on fourth down. Texas Tech takes over from Arizona State's 33-yard line.

2:57 p.m. - RED RAIDERS PICK SIX! Texas Tech linebacker Ben Roberts intercepts Cutter Boley and returns it 24 yards for a touchdown. It's the Red Raiders' fourth pick-6 of the season. Texas Tech 7, Arizona State 0 - 7:48 1Q

2:53 p.m. - Hammond's second-effort rush up the middle is enough for Texas Tech to convert a 4th-and-1. Kenny Johnson picks up four receptions for 49 yards, but running back J'Koby Williams fumbles inside the Sun Devils 5-yard line. Defense recovers.

2:43 p.m. - Arizona State wins the toss and defers to the second half. Texas Tech to receive. Anddddd we're off.

2:30 p.m. - More homecoming festivities! Four Texas Tech alums were involved in the pregame flyover at the conclusion of the national anthem. The sold-out crowd was treated to a formation of two CH-47 Chinook helicopters, a medical evacuation Black Hawk and an assault Black Hawk.

ELIGIBLE AGAIN: Texas Tech's Thomas Castellanos Granted Injunction Ahead of Arizona State Game

1:45 p.m. - During pregame warmups, Texas Tech backup quarterback Thomas Castellanos was active and getting loose following his new temporary injunction ruling that grants him eligibility. Nearly 24 hours before the Red Raiders' game against Colorado, Castellanos' initial ruling was dissolved, forcing him to initiate a new case in Lubbock.