Texas Tech Defeats Utah 34-10 With Backup QB Lead

Texas Tech's football team stunned the Utah Utes with a decisive 34-10 victory, despite being 3.5-point underdogs and facing a loud, hostile crowd in Salt Lake City. The Red Raiders never trailed in the game, starting strong with an 85-yard opening drive touchdown, highlighted by a 73-yard reception from J'Koby Williams and an effective ground game. Backup quarterback Will Hammond stepped up impressively after starter Behren Morton was injured, completing 13 of 16 passes for 169 yards and two touchdowns, including a crucial 24-yard touchdown pass that helped seal the win. Head coach Joey McGuire praised Hammond's maturity and talent, calling him one of the best players he's ever seen, and emphasized the team's goal of winning the fourth quarter, which they did 24-7 to secure the victory. The win also allowed Texas Tech to mock College GameDay's unanimous panel that had predicted a Utah win, boosting confidence for the Red Raiders as they prepare for upcoming games. Fans expressed mixed emotions on social media, frustrated at penalties early on but energized by the team's strong finish and overall performance.