Total Yards
West Virginia424
Texas Tech346
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Texas Tech at West Virginia
Oct 2, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 5
Away
Texas Tech
Big 12
Final Score
23 - 20
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West Virginia
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Passing Yards
West Virginia330
Texas Tech266
Rushing Yards
West Virginia94
Texas Tech80
Turnovers
West Virginia1
Texas Tech1
Game Conditions
Temperature74°F
Wind5 mph SW
Humidity
43%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
West Virginia vs Texas Tech box score comparison chart
Possession Split
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West Virginia30:38
Texas Tech29:22
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Texas Tech edges West Virginia 23-20
Texas Tech defeated West Virginia 23-20 in Week 5 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 346-424 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Texas Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 23-20. SaRodorick Thompson run for 1 yd for a TD (Jonathan Garibay KICK) came with {'seconds': 8, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Texas Tech the first major swing.
Texas Tech's box score carried the story: 346 total yards, 80 rushing yards, and 266 passing yards. West Virginia finished with 424 total yards, including 94 on the ground and 330 through the air.
Texas Tech converted 8-14 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Texas Tech led 17-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jonathan Garibay 33 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
SaRodorick Thompson run for 1 yd for a TD (Jonathan Garibay KICK) (Texas Tech led 14-0 over West Virginia).
Rushing Touchdown
SaRodorick Thompson run for 1 yd for a TD (Jonathan Garibay KICK) (Texas Tech led 7-0 over West Virginia).
Field Goal Good
Jonathan Garibay 33 yd FG GOOD (Texas Tech led 17-0 over West Virginia).
Rushing Touchdown
Leddie Brown run for 4 yds for a TD (Casey Legg KICK) (West Virginia led 7-17 over Texas Tech).
Field Goal Good
Casey Legg 36 yd FG GOOD (West Virginia led 10-17 over Texas Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Jarret Doege pass complete to Isaiah Esdale for 14 yds for a TD (Casey Legg KICK) (West Virginia led 17-17 over Texas Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
23-20
Texas Tech defeated West Virginia.
Total yards
346-424
Texas Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
80
Texas Tech averaged 2.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
266
Texas Tech averaged 7.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-14
Texas Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-11
West Virginia's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | West Virginia | Texas Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 424 | 346 |
| Passing Yards | 330 | 266 |
| Rushing Yards | 94 | 80 |
| First Downs | 22 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-11 | 8-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-48 | 2-20 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-35 | 23-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 27 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 30:38 | 29:22 |