Texas Tech’s offense will attack hard today against the Iowa State defense. Texas Tech’s defense is struggling against the run, allowing an average of 277.4 yards – 123rd among the 127 FBS teams in the nation – a weakness the Cyclones will need to exploit.TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, FSN.
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Iowa State responded to the early adversity like champs on their second possession.
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Iowa State stayed within striking distance. Warren is coming off a 175-yard performance on 18 carries in the win at Kansas after 128 yards on 21 rushes in the OT loss to Toledo.
Overall, the Red Raiders had 776 yards of offense, which is the most in school history for a single game.
Stockton broke free for a 54-yard touchdown in the third quarter to put the Red Raiders ahead 45-24 and in a position to coast to victory. Giles’ five catches and 59 yards receiving were career-highs.
True to form, Texas Tech would answer the Iowa State touchdown with a scoring drive of their own. So the Red Raider defense, specifically the front 7, will have to step up and make plays against the Cyclone running attack.
But those two weren’t the only ones getting to stretch their legs in play, The Red Raider offense would see from all three quarterbacks including red-shirt sophomore Nic Shimonek.
The Iowa State swimming and diving team lost to Nebraska, 187-113, on Friday night in Lincoln. He’s up to 2,264 passing yards with a 19/5 TD/INT ratio.
The Cyclones are aiming for a second Big 12 road win after beating Kansas last week. No Iowa State player has rushed for 100 yards in three consecutive games since 2010, and no Cyclones freshman has ever topped 100 yard three times in a season. The Red Raiders are 4-2 at home against TCU and lead the all-time series, 6-5.
Joshua Thomas scored two rushing touchdowns for the Cyclones, each from a yard out.
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Halftime, Texas Tech 38 Iowa State 21. Running back DeAndre Washington was limited to 39 rushing yards last week against Baylor but leads the team with 514 rushing yards.
