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Texas Tech opened its season with a 33-10 win over Abilene Christian on Saturday at Galaxy Stadium, getting contributions from across the roster in a performance that earned the 12th-ranked Red Raiders a strong early grade. Will Hammond returned from knee surgery and made his presence felt in the opener, a storyline that had hung over the program heading into fall camp.
Will Hammond returned from knee surgery and made his presence felt in the opener, a storyline that had hung over the program heading into fall camp. Quinten Joyner and J'Koby Williams each found the end zone on the ground, giving the offense a physical identity from the start. Stone Harrington connected on four field goals, keeping the scoreboard moving even when the Red Raiders did not punch it in.
The 33-10 final is not the blowout some fans were hoping for after a few preseason predictions had Tech running up the score on the Wildcats, but a 23-point margin against an FCS opponent in a season opener is a steady foundation. The defense held Abilene Christian to 10 points, which matters more for confidence than any final score.
For folks in Lubbock who packed into Galaxy Stadium on a September Saturday, the bigger takeaway is that Hammond is back and the ground game has multiple options. How that translates when Big 12 play arrives is a different question entirely.
Not exactly the offensive fireworks Tech fans dream about, but zero turnovers and a healthy quarterback is a fine place to start.
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What was the final score of Texas Tech's season opener?
- Texas Tech beat Abilene Christian 33-10 at Galaxy Stadium. The 23-point margin was not the blowout some fans expected, but the 12th-ranked Red Raiders got contributions from across the roster including two rushing touchdowns and four field goals.
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