Oregon State exposes secondary concerns in Texas Tech football victory

Texas Tech secured a 35-24 victory over Oregon State despite significant defensive struggles in the secondary. Oregon State quarterback Braden Atkinson threw for 399 yards, while wide receiver Jesse Legree recorded 240 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The Red Raiders relied on earlier success against Abilene Christian, but this week’s performance highlighted concerns regarding a slow pass rush and lack of experience among defensive personnel. Analysts noted that the absence of veteran safety Brenden Jordan and the departure of players like Cole Wisniewski forced reliance on younger, inexperienced contributors. Coaches now face the challenge of addressing these defensive gaps as the team prepares for an upcoming matchup against Houston.

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