Texas Tech beats Abilene Christian while struggling inside the red zone

Texas Tech defeated Abilene Christian 33-10 in a season-opening football game. While the Red Raiders maintained control throughout the contest, the team faced recurring difficulties executing inside the 20-yard line. After scoring two early rushing touchdowns, Texas Tech relied on field goals from Stone Harrington during three subsequent red zone appearances. Despite the change in quarterbacks and offensive personnel from the previous season, the struggles to finish drives remained consistent. The offense recorded 471 total yards, including a late fourth-quarter touchdown pass to Malcolm Simmons. Coaches will likely address these scoring inefficiencies as the season progresses.

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