Texas Tech’s defeat to Baylor was a stunning upset, with the Bears dominating 59-35 on Homecoming Night at Jones AT&T Stadium. This loss snapped the Red Raiders’ six-game home winning streak, their longest in 15 years, and also ended their four-game overall winning streak.
The key to Baylor’s victory was quarterback Sawyer Robertson, who threw five touchdown passes in his triumphant return to his hometown of Lubbock. Robertson, who started his career at Mississippi State as the 2020 Texas high school player of the year out of Lubbock, was 21 of 32 for 274 yards without an interception.
Baylor’s Dominant Performance
The Bears’ offense was unstoppable, racking up 529 total yards, including 255 rushing yards ² ³. Running back Bryson Washington had 10 carries for 116 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 7.7 yards per carry ². Wide receiver Josh Cameron hauled in six receptions for 75 yards and three touchdowns, and also returned a punt to the 1-yard line .
Texas Tech’s Struggles
The Red Raiders, on the other hand, struggled to contain Baylor’s offense. Quarterback Behren Morton finished 33 of 49 for 286 and three TDs but set up one of Baylor’s scores with his first interception at home this season ¹. Tight end Jalin Conyers threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Caleb Douglas after taking an inside handoff from Morton.
This loss raises questions about Texas Tech’s consistency and ability to perform under pressure. The Red Raiders had been on a roll, but this defeat exposes their vulnerabilities.
Lack of Defensive Depth_: Texas Tech’s defense struggled to keep up with Baylor’s high-powered offense, highlighting concerns about depth and talent on that side of the ball.
Inconsistent Quarterback Play_: Morton’s interception was a costly mistake, and his performance was uneven throughout the game
Coaching Challenges: Coach Joey McGuire faces tough questions about his team
