Redraiders.com · Nov 7, 2015
Talbot: Texas Tech's inability to finish is sinking its season
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Texas Tech can’t finish.
It’s that simple.
The Red Raiders’ defense couldn’t get the stop they needed and lost, 31-26, Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium due to its constant inability to stop the run and a pair of bone-headed plays.
Senior Branden Jackson and Micah Awe both committed personal foul penalties on West Virginia’s final drive.
Jackson’s came on second play when Texas Tech desperately need a stop.
Keenon Ward had just dropped West Virginia running back Rushel Shell for a 2-yard loss.
Jackson’s personal foul gave the Mountaineers a new set of downs and the ball on the Red Raiders’ side of the field.
Awe’s came on third and goal from the 1-yard line.