{"time":1794158821024,"blocks":[{"id":"bc3bd5e4-4fcc-4f27-9482-e0d51479c70c","type":"video","data":{"url":"https://media-cdn.roundtable.io/media-service/videos/20ac0803-32fd-4649-bbfc-dc34826146b6/mp4","caption":"","autoplay":false,"controls":true,"muted":false,"stretched":true,"width":0,"height":0,"image":{"url":"https://media-cdn.roundtable.io/media-service/videos/20ac0803-32fd-4649-bbfc-dc34826146b6/thumbnail"},"cdn":{"videoId":"20ac0803-32fd-4649-bbfc-dc34826146b6","libraryId":"372172","collectionId":"30032062-eefd-4041-a355-12ad05bc987b","cdnBaseUrl":"https://vz-052fc010-b27.b-cdn.net","mp4Url":"https://media-cdn.roundtable.io/media-service/videos/20ac0803-32fd-4649-bbfc-dc34826146b6/mp4","thumbnailUrl":"https://media-cdn.roundtable.io/media-service/videos/20ac0803-32fd-4649-bbfc-dc34826146b6/thumbnail","previewAnimationUrl":"https://vz-052fc010-b27.b-cdn.net/20ac0803-32fd-4649-bbfc-dc34826146b6/preview.webp"}}},{"id":"gO_CvJSYm2","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"LUBBOCK, Texas -- No. 15 Texas Tech took down West Virginia 53-48 in an offensive shootout at Galaxy Stadium, with the final snap coming after midnight local time Sunday morning."}},{"id":"2skddCQEiN","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Red Raiders (8-1, 5-1 Big 12) and Mountaineers (5-4, 2-4 Big 12) combined for nearly 900 yards of offense in the first half, but both sides saw their potent attacks slow down in the next two quarters."}},{"id":"i79K7e9bWK","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"West Virginia outscored Tech 21-0 in the 3rd quarter before the Red Raiders came clawing back in the 4th. Wide receiver Kenny Johnson's go-ahead touchdown with 2:44 to go set the table for a defensive stand that sacked WVU quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. at the Mountaineers' 13-yard line."}},{"id":"CiN63W0h9A","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Texas Tech was stopped on 4th down inside the West Virginia 5-yard line with 1:30 to play. On the Mountaineers' first play, Hawkins' troubles in the backfield continued. He was taken down for a safety, giving the ball back to the Red Raiders with a five-point lead."}},{"id":"SDieVcDbuM","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Thomas Castellanos led a Texas Tech offense that posted 638 yards by throwing for 362 yards and five touchdowns while rushing for 102 yards. J'Koby Williams accounted for his fourth 100-yard rushing game of the season with 160."}},{"id":"lBsXY1BHg5","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"West Virginia gained 582 yards from scrimmage as Hawkins was 11-of-16 for 303 yards with four total touchdowns. Cam Cook rushed for 149 yards and a score."}},{"id":"aOhsQ-obLx","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The win is Texas Tech’s 14th home victory in a row, which sets a new program record."}},{"id":"bWEDb5bwrw","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Below, RedRaiderRoundtable.com brought you live coverage from one of the highest-scoring games of the 2026 college football season."}},{"id":"q7euvRRokQ","type":"header","data":{"text":"Live Updates - No. 15 Texas Tech vs. West Virginia","level":2,"linkUrl":"","anchor":""}},{"id":"w2RcJvkBBR","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"FINAL - Texas Tech 53, West Virginia 48"}},{"id":"V8HaRUiL0I","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"12:20 p.m. - Hawkins is taken down for a safety and the Red Raiders recover the onside kick. Ballgame."}},{"id":"EGyaT0pKu8","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"12:12 a.m. - Castellanos' rush is stuffed on 4th down. Mountaineers take over deep in their own territory with 1:30 to work and no timeouts."}},{"id":"mpLZWopOcx","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"12:00 a.m. - Tech defensive tackle Mateen Ibirogba takes down Hawkins on 3rd down at the 2-minute timeout. On 4th-and-10, Hawkins is sacked at the West Virginia 14-yard line. Texas Tech takes over with 1:53 to go."}},{"id":"ywdgVuxp7K","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"11:54 p.m. - The Red Raiders move the chains on 3rd down with a pass lobbed to Micah Hudson down the center of the field. Castellanos jukes his way inside the 10-yard line before Kenny Johnson hauls in a go-ahead touchdown. Texas Tech takes a 51-48 lead with 2:44 to go."}},{"id":"5fpC6m0nH-","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"11:44 p.m. - West Virginia goes into punt formation after its second 3-and-out of the game. A massive opportunity is forthcoming for Texas Tech."}},{"id":"bgn8EYktJD","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"11:43 p.m. - The Red Raiders extend their next drive with two defensive pass interference calls. Facing fourth down after a holding penalty, Texas Tech kicker Stone Harrington hits a 46-yard field goal. West Virginia holds onto a 48-44 lead."}},{"id":"_JStOC45Is","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"11:27 p.m. - Texas Tech uses a false start by the offense and a pass breakup to force West Virginia to punt. The Red Raiders regain possession at their own 3-yard line after a rugby-style send-off by Bryan Hansen."}},{"id":"_Xnlbyy_Eb","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"End of 3rd Quarter - West Virginia 48, Texas Tech 41"}},{"id":"A1HzJpMQMb","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"11:16 p.m. - West Virginia gets another defensive stop and returns the punt down to Texas Tech's 6-yard line. Hawkins hustles into the end zone to give West Virginia its first lead since the second quarter at 48-41 with 1:12 to go in the 3rd quarter."}},{"id":"juaGkEZSVd","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"11:08 p.m. - The Mountaineers get a gain of 75 yards on pass to Taron Francis. Cam Cook's rushing touchdown ties the game at 41."}},{"id":"k8g22iMvP5","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"11:04 p.m. - Texas Tech punts back to the Mountaineers with 5:30 to play in the 3rd quarter."}},{"id":"H7-B_41s2P","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"11:00 p.m. - West Virginia turns the ball over on downs as the 4th-and-7 pass to the outside is tackled short of the line to gain. Red Raiders take over from their own 35-yard line."}},{"id":"UQaj6JfBYm","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"10:52 p.m. - Tech's offense cannot answer with a score as Castellanos is sacked twice and the Red Raiders punt for just the second time."}},{"id":"1c5jsDsRg4","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"10:48 p.m. - West Virginia marches nine plays to resume scoring in the second half. Hawkins' third total touchdown makes the score 41-34, Texas Tech."}},{"id":"3xjWJx0tXe","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"HALFTIME - Texas Tech 41, West Virginia 27"}},{"id":"O0DHuBxvth","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"10:15 p.m. - Red Raiders get another stop and will take possession with under a minute to go in the half and no timeouts. "}},{"id":"FnsMSHl0la","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"10:10 p.m. - Texas Tech has an illegal block by the defense added onto a long completion to Chase Campbell. Quinten Joyner rushes in a 1-yard touchdown. Two-point conversion is no good. Red Raiders lead 41-27 with 1:13 to go until halftime."}},{"id":"48rbCCeEZI","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"9:57 p.m. - Hawkins sprints for 44 yards on third down to get inside the red zone. A defensive holding brings the Mountaineers closer, but an illegal motion pushes West Virginia back. Texas Tech stops the run and forces the Mountaineers to settle for a short field goal. Texas Tech leads 35-27."}},{"id":"tOy4LPm1na","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"9:45 p.m. - Texas Tech finally stops the Mountaineers' offense after four scoring drives to start the game. Williams gets a big gain, then the Red Raiders find the end zone with Kenny Johnson catching a 38-yard touchdown pass from Castellanos. Tech's lead grows to 35-24."}},{"id":"TQ7iViNxyC","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"9:36 p.m. - Castellanos finds Micah Hudson on a 50-yard completion. The QB then fakes a run and shovels a touchdown to tight end Jett Carpenter. Texas Tech creates the seventh lead change of the first half, going up 28-24."}},{"id":"8xELjT816P","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"9:28 p.m. - Let me clarify, the EPITOMY of a shootout. West Virginia takes a 24-21 lead as Hawkins finds Taron Francis for a 73-yard touchdown."}},{"id":"_mPgsOnYZi","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"9:23 p.m. - Carter hauls in his second touchdown catch of the game after Castellanos scrambled for 29 yards. Texas Tech goes ahead 21-17."}},{"id":"7ALfB8XQF9","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"End of 1st Quarter - West Virginia 17, Texas Tech 14"}},{"id":"4JjN-OlYPj","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Both teams combined for 34 points, 400 yards of offense and nine plays of 15+ yards in the first quarter."}},{"id":"LwjMaFO0HS","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"9:14 p.m. - An old-school, late-night shootout is taking shape. West Virginia gets a gain of 43 through the air. Hawkins finds the end zone on a quarterback draw. Mountaineers go back in front 17-14 with just under a minute remaining in the high-scoring first quarter."}},{"id":"ilaFI2GSNk","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"9:06 p.m. - J'Koby Williams takes his first touch 75 yards to the house to start the Red Raiders' third drive of the game. Texas Tech retakes the lead at 14-10."}},{"id":"v4cPSy0u8k","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"9:01 p.m. - Another long completion for Hawkins on a rare pass attempt, this time for 27 yards. Cook rushes for a gain of 42 to set up goal to go. Texas Tech's defense shows its first signs of life with two tackles from AJ Holmes at the line of scrimmage. West Virginia kicker Jack Cassidy hits a 30-yard field goal. Mountaineers take a 10-7 lead."}},{"id":"u_JGHyRqTP","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"8:53 p.m. - Texas Tech's rushes are stuffed and Castellanos is nearly intercepted on a deep third-down pass. Red Raiders' punt pins West Virginia inside their own 20 with 7:40 to go in the first quarter."}},{"id":"6bbQ1kooxi","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"8:47 p.m. - Michael Hawkins completes a pass for 32 yards, then the Mountaineers rush for 43 yards in total on their first possession. Running back Amari Latimer rushes in a 4-yard touchdown to answer. We're tied at 7."}},{"id":"cg70yk-47y","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"8:38 p.m. - Two designed quarterback runs for Castellanos to start the game... Then he completes a pass to Coy Eakin for a gain of 22 yards... Then Terrance Carter Jr. takes a screen pass 30 yards for a quick Red Raiders touchdown. Texas Tech leads 7-0 two minutes into the game."}},{"id":"7FL_6PuKFH","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"COIN TOSS: West Virginia won the toss and deferred possession to the second half. Thomas Castellanos' Red Raiders get the ball first."}},{"id":"50z6AuMJnr","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"LIVE FROM LUBBOCK, IT'S SATURDAY NIGHT: Want more entertainment than rushing touchdowns? Galaxy Stadium is set to have two drone shows, over 1,200 fireworks and a light show through LED wristbands given to the over 60,000 attendees tonight"}},{"id":"2vXyUZxGPT","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"PREGAME: Thomas Castellanos is officially announced in the stadium as Texas Tech's starting quarterback. It's the fifth-year transfer's second start in a row after throwing and rushing for over 100 yards in Tech's win over Arizona last week."}},{"id":"cdAzO8H1wd","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"CHERRY ON TOP: The second-latest home kickoff in school history calls for a blackout color scheme - both for the fans and the players. However, Texas Tech has chosen a red helmet to go with the all-black uniform. The Red Raiders are just 1-0 all-time in this combination."}},{"id":"l3W3omUDgt","type":"embed","data":{"service":"twitter","source":"https://x.com/nathankarseno/status/2119242830921228303","embed":"https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=2119242830921228303","width":600,"height":300,"caption":"","meta":{"title":"Nathan Karseno (@nathankarseno) on X","site_name":"X (formerly Twitter)","description":"Good applause for Texas Tech QB Thomas Castellanos during starting lineups announced one hour until kickoff.\n\nhttps://t.co/Ocxwu0A8Dt","image":{"url":"https://pbs.twimg.com/amplify_video_thumb/2119242767427637248/img/V4RfJ53RlBuxLhcb?format=webp&name=large","type":"image/webp","width":"720","height":"1280"}}}}],"version":"2.31.6"}

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