Texas Tech dominates Arkansas-Pine Bluff 67-7 in season opener
Texas Tech overwhelmed Arkansas-Pine Bluff 67-7 in Week 1 of the 2025 season, with the Red Raiders' offense operating efficiently throughout the contest.
The Red Raiders scored early and often, with quarterback Behren Morton connecting on multiple touchdown passes in the first quarter, including scoring strikes to Terrance Carter Jr. Texas Tech built a commanding 23-0 first-quarter lead and extended it to 47-0 by halftime behind another Morton touchdown pass to Coy Eakin.
Will Hammond added a 64-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter as Texas Tech's dominant ground game complemented its passing attack. Running back Cameron Dickey rushed for 90 yards, while Hammond led the passing game with 92 yards.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff managed only a fourth-quarter touchdown to avoid a shutout, with Christian Peters completing a pass to Bryant Sanchez for 24 yards in their most successful drive of the evening.
The Red Raiders' decisive performance easily covered the 54.5-point spread and pushed the game over the 63.5-point total, as Texas Tech's offense generated multiple high-impact plays throughout all four quarters.
AI-generated recap · Aug 23, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| 23 | 24 | 14 | 6 | 67 |
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Box Score
| Statistic | Arkansas-Pine Bluff | Texas Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 17-33 | 25-32 |
| Pass Yards | 122 | 314 |
| Rush Yards | 53 | 296 |
| Total Yards | 175 | 610 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| 3rd Down | 4-15 | 5-8 |
| Penalties | 4-31 | 7-60 |
| Possession | 32:38 | 27:22 |
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