Texas Tech

Texas Tech stopped Abilene Christian’s attempt at a 2-point conversion in overtime, allowing the Red Raiders to escape with a 52-51 win in both teams’ season opener.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has donated $5 million to alma mater Texas Tech to help fund a $242 million renovation of the south end zone of Jones AT&T Stadium and the Dustin R. Womble Football Center.

Behren Morton threw for 180 yards with three touchdowns while running for another score, Tahj Brooks ran 31 times for 170 yards and Texas Tech beat Baylor 39-14

Drae McCray returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, Loic Fouonji blocked a punt for one of his two scores and the Texas Tech offense did the rest in a 49-28 victory over Houston.

Malik Dunlap returned the first of his two interceptions for a touchdown, Tahj Brooks set a career-high with 158 yards rushing, and Texas Tech got its first win of the season, beating lower-division Tarleton State 41-3 on Saturday night.

Even when Super Bowl-winning quarterback Patrick Mahomes was running the show for Texas Tech, the Red Raiders didn’t have this kind of lofty expectations entering the season.

Tyler Shough again goes into a season opener as Texas Tech’s starting quarterback. He hopes to play every game his third time around with the Red Raiders.

The State Fair of Texas is partnering with Texas Tech University to host a centennial exhibit.