Texas Tech football holds on for tight win over West Virginia

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Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Texas Tech football holds on for tight win over West Virginia
Summary

Texas Tech football faced West Virginia on November 7, securing a thrilling 53-48 victory. The match featured over 1,200 total yards of offense, showcasing a high-scoring battle, particularly in the first half. Texas Tech's defense struggled during the game but stiffened in the fourth quarter, holding West Virginia to negative-11 yards. Quarterback Thomas Castellanos threw five touchdown passes, further solidifying his role as starter. This win keeps Texas Tech in control of its postseason fate as the team aims for a return to the Big 12 Conference championship.

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  • •Texas Tech won 53-48 against West Virginia on November 7.
  • •The game featured over 1,200 total yards of offense.
  • •Thomas Castellanos threw five touchdown passes for Texas Tech.
  • •The Red Raiders' defense allowed West Virginia negative-11 yards in the fourth quarter.
  • •Texas Tech controls its own postseason destiny moving forward.
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  • 6:33 AMYahoo Sports — Destiny is in Texas Tech football's hands now. What will they do with it?
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All you need to do is win. That's exactly what Texas Tech football did against West Virginia, however murky the water may have been.

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