Total Yards
Texas Tech539
Abilene Christian615
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Abilene Christian at Texas Tech
Aug 31, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 1
Away
Abilene Christian
Road profile
Final Score
51 - 52
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Texas Tech
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Passing Yards
Texas Tech378
Abilene Christian506
Rushing Yards
Texas Tech161
Abilene Christian109
Turnovers
Texas Tech0
Abilene Christian1
Game Conditions
ConditionRain
Temperature81°F
Wind9 mph E
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Texas Tech vs Abilene Christian box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Texas Tech26:07
Abilene Christian33:48
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Texas Tech edges Abilene Christian 52-51
Texas Tech defeated Abilene Christian 52-51 in Week 1 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 539-615 edge in total yards, and scoring 5 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Texas Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 52-51. Maverick McIvor pass complete to Jed Castles for 31 yds for a TD (Ritse Vaes KICK) came with {'seconds': 42, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Abilene Christian the first major swing.
Texas Tech's box score carried the story: 539 total yards, 161 rushing yards, and 378 passing yards. Abilene Christian finished with 615 total yards, including 109 on the ground and 506 through the air.
Texas Tech converted 8-15 on third down, went 1-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Texas Tech led 32-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Reese Burkhardt 41 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Maverick McIvor pass complete to Jed Castles for 31 yds for a TD (Ritse Vaes KICK) (Abilene Christian led 7-15 over Texas Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Tahj Brooks run for 18 yds for a TD (Gino Garcia KICK) (Texas Tech led 7-0 over Abilene Christian).
Passing Touchdown
Behren Morton pass complete to Coy Eakin for 35 yds for a TD (Reese Burkhardt KICK) (Texas Tech led 22-7 over Abilene Christian).
Passing Touchdown
Behren Morton pass complete to Coy Eakin for 4 yds for a TD (J. Conyers Run For Two-point Conversion) (Texas Tech led 15-0 over Abilene Christian).
Field Goal Good
Gino Garcia 39 yd FG GOOD (Texas Tech led 25-14 over Abilene Christian).
Passing Touchdown
Behren Morton pass complete to Jalin Conyers for 36 yds for a TD (Reese Burkhardt KICK) (Texas Tech led 32-14 over Abilene Christian).
Stat Callouts
Final score
52-51
Texas Tech defeated Abilene Christian.
Total yards
539-615
Texas Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
161
Texas Tech averaged 5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
378
Texas Tech averaged 9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-15
Texas Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
11-16
Abilene Christian's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Texas Tech | Abilene Christian |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 539 | 615 |
| Passing Yards | 378 | 506 |
| Rushing Yards | 161 | 109 |
| First Downs | 27 | 30 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-15 | 11-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 11-78 | 6-49 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 30-42 | 36-51 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 5 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 14 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 26:07 | 33:48 |