All offseason, Texas Tech football fans discussed just how different the Red Raider offense would look with OC David Yost bringing the tight end position back to Lubbock after a two-decade hiatus. While most wanted to see how the position would function in the passing game, it will likely be in the running game where the difference is felt most despite being more difficult to notice.
To see just how the tight end can impact the ground game, let’s take a look at the biggest play of the 45-10 win over Montana State. In the second quarter, grad transfer running back Armand Shyne broke off a 69-yard touchdown run just two plays after Montana State scored to cut a 14-0 Red Raider lead in half.