There’s no doubt that Texas Tech football fans revel in any win over Texas. Even this week, in a game that matters not one bit, if the Red Raiders can bring down UT in Austin, there will be much rejoicing and revelry in Lubbock.
That was the case two years ago when the Red Raiders last played at Royal-Memorial Stadium. That night, a 14-point 4th quarter resulted in a 27-23 win to put Tech at 6-6 on the year. It also proved to be the most costly win in program history.
That’s because that win saved then head coach Kliff Kingsbury from the chopping block as shortly afterward, AD Kirby Hocutt announced that his embattled coach would return for his sixth season.