The Big XII/SEC clash had all the makings of a close game in the first half, but Patrick Mahomes’ unbelievable effort wouldn’t be enough for Texas Tech to overcome another second-half defensive meltdown in the Advocare V100 Texas Bowl.
Five Hits from Texas Tech vs. LSU:
- Defensive Maladies –The Texas Tech defense that showed up earlier in the season in games against Arkansas and Texas competed well for the majority of the first half. The Tigers’ Leonard Fournette was a handful for David Gibbs from the get-go, but Texas Tech’s success in slowing him down put the LSU offense in third-and-long situations; thus helping keep Mahomes and the Red Raider offense within striking distance.