No. 13 Texas Tech survived a high-scoring shootout against West Virginia, winning 53-48 on Saturday night in Lubbock, Texas. Quarterback Tommy Castellanos threw five touchdown passes to lead the Red Raiders to victory.
The game, played on November 7, 2026, featured a combined 101 points and multiple lead changes. West Virginia quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. kept the Mountaineers in contention, but a crucial safety by Texas Tech linebacker Trey White in the second half helped seal the win.
Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire and West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez both saw their offenses produce big numbers, but the Red Raiders' defense made the decisive stop late in the fourth quarter.
