High-scoring, all-offense-little-defense gridiron battles between the Sooners and Red Raiders have become the norm in recent years. We’re talking about two teams that have deep personal connections and similar offensive styles.
Former Oklahoma offensive coordinator Mike Leach took the Air Raid offense to Texas Tech when he left Norman after the 1999 season to become head coach of the Red Raiders. Kliff Kingsbury was the Texas Tech QB when Leach arrived, and Lincoln Riley was there too.
Riley and Kingsbury were on opposing sidelines on Saturday night in Lubbock, Texas, as the Sooners and Red Raiders met on the football field for the 26th time, 22 of those coming as members of the Big 12 Conference.