Total Yards
Texas Tech611
Sam Houston637
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Sam Houston at Texas Tech
Sep 5, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 1
Away
Sam Houston
Conference USA
Final Score
45 - 59
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Passing Yards
Texas Tech437
Sam Houston320
Rushing Yards
Texas Tech174
Sam Houston317
Turnovers
Texas Tech1
Sam Houston4
Game Conditions
Temperature89°F
Wind9 mph S
Humidity
36%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Texas Tech28:01
Sam Houston31:59
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Game Story
Texas Tech beats Sam Houston 59-45
Texas Tech defeated Sam Houston 59-45 in Week 1 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 611-637 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Texas Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 59-45. Patrick Mahomes pass complete to Devin Lauderdale for 64 yds for a TD, (Michael Barden KICK) came with {'seconds': 54, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Texas Tech the first major swing.
Texas Tech's box score carried the story: 611 total yards, 174 rushing yards, and 437 passing yards. Sam Houston finished with 637 total yards, including 317 on the ground and 320 through the air.
Texas Tech converted 9-16 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-4, Texas Tech led 42-31 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Patrick Mahomes pass complete to Devin Lauderdale for 64 yds for a TD, (Michael Barden KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Patrick Mahomes pass complete to Devin Lauderdale for 64 yds for a TD, (Michael Barden KICK) (Texas Tech led 14-7 over Sam Houston).
Rushing Touchdown
Jakeem Grant run for 3 yds for a TD, (Michael Barden KICK) (Texas Tech led 7-0 over Sam Houston).
Rushing Touchdown
Donavan Williams run for 1 yd for a TD, (Luc Swimberghe KICK) (Sam Houston led 14-14 over Texas Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Ridgeway Frank run for 14 yds for a TD, (Luc Swimberghe KICK) (Sam Houston led 7-7 over Texas Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Jeremiah Briscoe pass complete to Davion Davis for 29 yds for a TD, (Luc Swimberghe KICK) (Sam Houston led 31-35 over Texas Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Donavan Williams run for 2 yds for a TD, (Luc Swimberghe KICK) TEXAS TECH Penalty, offside defense ( Yards) declined (Sam Houston led 24-28 over Texas Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
59-45
Texas Tech defeated Sam Houston.
Total yards
611-637
Texas Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
174
Texas Tech averaged 5.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
437
Texas Tech averaged 7.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-16
Texas Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-15
Sam Houston's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Texas Tech | Sam Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 611 | 637 |
| Passing Yards | 437 | 320 |
| Rushing Yards | 174 | 317 |
| First Downs | 29 | 34 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-16 | 9-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-69 | 5-47 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 34-57 | 36-52 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 46 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 5 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 28:01 | 31:59 |