5 takeaways from Texas Tech's 49-27 loss to Oklahoma

Sue Ogrocki/AP Texas Tech quarterback Nic Shimonek (16) throws in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)Texas Tech lost its third straight game on Saturday, falling to Oklahoma 49-27 in Norman. Here are five takeaways from the game.

Bowl eligibility in question

After starting the season 4-1 and being ranked in the Top 25, the Red Raiders have lost three straight games to fall to 4-4. Texas Tech needs to go 2-2 in its final four games to reach six games and bowl eligibility for the season.

The Red Raiders return to Lubbock to play Kansas State next week, followed by a trip to Arlington to play Baylor…