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Red Raiders Down Baylor 39-14 - Match Report
Tahj Brooks scampered through the Baylor defense for 170 yards as Texas Tech handed the Bears a 39-14 defeat on Saturday at McLane Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Red Raiders were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 59.5.
Tahj Brooks rushed for 170 yards, while Cam'Ron Valdez added 21 yards in the win. Myles Price and Baylor Cupp added 90 and 34 receiving yards respectively.
Dominic Richardson rushed for 21 yards for Baylor, while Dawson Pendergrass added 12 yards. Blake Shapen threw for 324 yards for the Bears, while receivers Monaray Baldwin and Jordan Nabors had 126 and 43 yards respectively.
Baylor was outgained by Texas Tech 366-341 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 19-17 by the Red Raiders.
Baylor lost the time of possession battle 30:04-29:56, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
Texas Tech heads into a 7 battle against Kansas State. Baylor, meanwhile, will have their next action against Cincinnati.