For Texas Tech, the red zone has turned into a dead zone late this season.
The kicking game has become so inconsistent that head coach Kliff Kingsbury acknowledged thinking twice before attempting field goals.
With a 5-6 record, the Red Raiders need a win Friday at Texas to reach bowl eligibility or risk sitting at home during bowl season for the third time in the past four seasons.
And with a 15-29 Big 12 record since returning to Tech before the 2013 season, Kingsbury is facing increasing speculation that this season may be his last in Lubbock.