Texas Tech football holds on for tight win over West Virginia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 6:33 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026

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.
- •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.
- 6:33 AMYahoo Sports — Destiny is in Texas Tech football's hands now. What will they do with it?
"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.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NCAAF•Nov 8, 2026, 8:19 AMSanford, Houston hold off Cincinnati, 31-24, to remain perfect at home
NCAAF•Nov 8, 2026, 8:16 AMJon Sumrall admits Florida Gators’ offense feels ‘a little bit lost’ after thrashing by Oklahoma
NCAAF•Nov 8, 2026, 8:12 AMNotre Dame’s Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa breaks ‘The U’ after sacking Darian Mensah- NCAAW•Nov 8, 2026, 8:00 AMWhere to watch South Carolina vs. UNC women's basketball: Channel, time, schedule, live stream for Sunday game
NCAAM•Nov 8, 2026, 7:46 AMCollege basketball roundup: Santa Clara men improve to 3-0 with win over Sacramento State
College Sports•Nov 8, 2026, 7:43 AMMichigan football faces massive media backlash after loss to MSU
