Sun Oct 20 19:00:00 UTC 2024: **Summary of Texas Tech vs. Baylor Football Game**

– **Matchup Overview**: Texas Tech’s football team had been performing well on special teams during the first half of the season but faced a significant loss against Baylor, with a final score of 59-35.

– **Special Teams Struggles**: The game saw major issues with Texas Tech’s special teams, including:
– A shanked 32-yard punt by Jack Burgess.
– A 73-yard punt return by Baylor’s Josh Cameron setting up a touchdown.
– A muffed kickoff return by Drae McCray, leading to a Baylor field goal.

– **Game Progression**:
– The game was tied 7-7 in the second quarter before Baylor took a commanding lead.
– Baylor scored 28 unanswered points in the second half, largely due to effective plays from Lubbock graduate Sawyer Robertson, who threw five touchdown passes, including three to Cameron.

– **Offensive Statistics**:
– Baylor amassed 529 total yards, with 255 yards on the ground, the second-highest rushing total allowed by Texas Tech this season.

– **Post-Game Reactions**:
– Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire expressed frustration over the special teams blunders and emphasized a lack of physicality on both sides.
– Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez acknowledged disappointment in not stopping the run effectively.

– **Impact on Season**:
– This loss marked the end of Texas Tech’s four-game win streak and brought their record to 5-2. Baylor improved to 3-4 after snapping a three-game losing streak.

– **Upcoming Schedule**: Texas Tech is set to face TCU and Iowa State in back-to-back away games in the upcoming weeks.

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