On Wednesday night at NRG Stadium. The Texas Tech Red Raiders (Big XII) defeated the Ole Miss Rebels (SEC) by the final score of 42-35 in the TaxAct Texas Bowl. On the first play of the game. The Red Raiders paid tribute to Mike Leach.
Texas Tech quarterback Tyler Shough completed 24 of 39 passes for 242 yards, one touchdown, one interception, 25 carries for 111 yards, and two touchdowns. Running back Tahj Brooks had 14 carries for 90 yards. Wide receiver Jerand Bradley had eight catches for 88 yards, and one touchdown.
Texas Tech’s defense allowed 558 yards, with 75 tackles, one sack, three pass breakups, one interception, and one touchdown. The Red Raiders finish the season at 7-5.
Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart completed 25 of 41 passes for 361 yards, two touchdowns, three interceptions, 11 carries for 66 yards, and one touchdown. Running back Quinshon Judkins had 23 carries for 91 yards. Wide receivers Malik Heath (8 catches, 137 yards, 1 touchdown) and Jordan Watkins (4 catches, 45 yards, 1 touchdown) combined with 12 catches for 182 yards, and two touchdowns.
Ole Miss’s defense allowed 242 yards, with 85 tackles, two sacks, six pass breakups, and one interception. The Rebels finish the season at 8-4.
