2014 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team
The 2014 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team represented Texas Tech University in the 2014 NCAA Division I FBS football season as members of the Big 12 Conference. Kliff Kingsbury lead the Red Raiders in his second season as the program's fifteenth head coach. The Red Raiders played home games on the university's campus in Lubbock, Texas at Jones AT&T Stadium. They finished the season 4–8, 2–7 in Big 12 play to finish in eighth place.
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Conference | Big 12 Conference |
2014 record | 4–8 (2–7 Big 12) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Eric Morris (2nd season) |
Offensive scheme | Air raid |
Defensive coordinator | Matt Wallerstedt (2nd season) |
Co-defensive coordinator | Mike Smith (2nd season) |
Base defense | Multiple[1] |
Home stadium | Jones AT&T Stadium (Capacity: 60,454) |
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Team | W | L | W | L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 7 Baylor + | 8 | – | 1 | 11 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 3 TCU + | 8 | – | 1 | 12 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 18 Kansas State | 7 | – | 2 | 9 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma | 5 | – | 4 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia | 5 | – | 4 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas | 5 | – | 4 | 6 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma State | 4 | – | 5 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas Tech | 2 | – | 7 | 4 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas | 1 | – | 8 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa State | 0 | – | 9 | 2 | – | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Previous season
Unanimous All-American Jace Amaro was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2014 NFL Draft along with Will Smith (linebacker) who was selected in the 7th. Players Terrance Bullitt, Kerry Hyder, and Eric Ward (wide receiver) signed free agent contracts.
Preseason
Quarterback Davis Webb was named as the starter at the position and was selected for the Maxwell Award and Manning Award watch lists. Running back/linebacker Kenny Williams was selected for the Paul Hornung Award watchlist. Placekicker Ryan Bustin was selected for the Lou Groza Award watchlist. Le'Raven Clark was selected for the Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award watchlists, in addition to being selected as a preseason 2nd Team All-American selection by USA Today.[2] Jakeem Grant was named to the Fred Biletnikoff Award watchlist.
As of April 2014, there were 34,100 season tickets were sold for the 2014 season, surpassing the previous season ticket record of 32,227 that were purchased prior to the start of the 2010 season.[3] The Texas Tech athletic department would go on to sell out the stadium through season tickets alone for the 2014 season with a record of 38,502 season tickets purchased.[3]
Coaching changes
- Sonny Cumbie replaced at the co-OC/WR coaches position by Eric Morris.[4]
- Defensive coordinator Matt Wallerstedt resigned following allegations that he was under the influence of an unknown substance following game three. He was replaced by co-DC Mike Smith.[5]
Schedule
Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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August 30 | 6:00 pm | Central Arkansas* | FSSW+ | W 42–35 | 60,778 | |
September 6 | 10:00 pm | at UTEP* | FS1 | W 30–26 | 35,422 | |
September 13 | 2:30 pm | Arkansas* |
| ABC | L 28–49 | 60,277 |
September 25 | 6:30 pm | at No. 24 Oklahoma State |
| ESPN | L 35–45 | 55,958 |
October 4 | 6:00 pm | at No. 23 Kansas State | ESPNU | L 13–45 | 52,726 | |
October 11 | 11:00 am | West Virginia |
| FS1 | L 34–37 | 58,502 |
October 18 | 2:30 pm | Kansas |
| FSN | W 34–21 | 54,071 |
October 25 | 2:30 pm | at No. 10 TCU | FOX | L 27–82 | 45,122 | |
November 1 | 6:30 pm | Texas |
| FS1 | L 13–34 | 60,961 |
November 15 | 2:30 pm | Oklahoma |
| ESPN | L 30–42 | 59,014 |
November 22 | 2:30 pm | at Iowa State | FSN | W 34–31 | 50,877 | |
November 29 | 2:30 pm | vs. No. 7 Baylor | ABC/ESPN2 | L 46–48 | 54,179 | |
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Game summaries
Central Arkansas
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Bears | 3 | 13 | 5 | 14 | 35 |
Red Raiders | 7 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 42 |
at Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock, TX
- Date: August 30
- Game time: 6:00 PM CDT
- Game weather: 93 °F (34 °C) • Wind: SE 12 • Weather: Partly Cloudy
- Game attendance: 60,778
- Referee: Alan Eck
- TV announcers (FSSW+): Mark Followill (Play-by-play), Brian Baldinger (Color) & Leslie McCaslin (Sideline)
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The Texas Tech Red Raiders opened up their 2014 season at home with a 42–35 win over the Central Arkansas Bears. The Red Raiders committed 15 penalties during the game,[7] but still gained a total of 636 yards against the Bears' 406. After two Webb interceptions, the Bears scored to take a 16–7 lead in the 2nd quarter. After receiving an onside kick with 3 minutes left in the game, the Red Raiders held onto the ball to end the game.
Davis Webb threw for 452 yards and four touchdowns during the season opener.[8]
UTEP
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Red Raiders | 0 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 30 |
Miners | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 26 |
at Sun Bowl Stadium, El Paso, TX
- Date: September 6
- Game time: 10:00 PM CDT/9:00 PM MDT
- Game attendance: 35,442
- Referee: Wayne Winkler
- TV announcers (FS1): Craig Bolerjack (Play-by-play) & Ryan Nece (Color)
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Despite only gaining 19 first downs against the Miners' 23 and possessing the ball for 21 minutes, Texas Tech managed to edge out UTEP for a 30–26 win.[10]
Arkansas
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Razorbacks | 14 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 49 |
Red Raiders | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
at Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock, TX
- Date: September 13
- Game time: 2:30 PM CDT
- Game weather: 54 °F (12 °C) • Wind: SE 6 • Weather: Cloudy
- Game attendance: 60,277
- Referee: Ken Williamson
- TV announcers (ABC): Mike Patrick (Play-by-play), Ed Cunningham (Color) & Jeannine Edwards (Sideline)
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The Red Raiders lost their first game of the season against former Southwest Conference rivals, the Arkansas Razorbacks. The Raiders were plagued by both turnovers and penalties and couldn't keep up with Arkansas's run game.[12] Texas Tech was 5–60 on penalties, while Arkansas was only 2–15. The Razorbacks managed to rush for 438 yards, while the Red Raiders only ran for 101.[13]
Oklahoma State
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Red Raiders | 7 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 35 |
#24 Cowboys | 7 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 45 |
at Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK
- Date: September 25
- Game time: 6:30 PM CDT
- Game weather: 81 °F (27 °C) • Wind: SE 8 • Weather: Partly Cloudy
- Game attendance: 55,958
- Referee: Mike Defee
- TV announcers (ESPN): Rece Davis (Play-by-play), David Pollack (Color), Jesse Palmer (Color) & Samantha Ponder
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Kansas State
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Red Raiders | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 13 |
#23 Wildcats | 7 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 45 |
at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium, Manhattan, KS
- Date: October 4
- Game time: 6:00 PM CDT
- Game weather: Temperature: 63 °F (17 °C) • Wind: W 9 • Weather: Partly Cloudy
- Game attendance: 52,726
- Referee: Greg Burks
- TV announcers (ESPNU): Clay Matvick (Play-by-play), Anthony Becht (Color) & Cara Capuano (Sideline)
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West Virginia
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Mountaineers | 3 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 37 |
Red Raiders | 14 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 34 |
at Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock, TX
- Date: October 11
- Game time: 11:00 AM CDT
- Game weather: Temperature: 50 °F (10 °C) • Wind: NNE 14 • Weather: Cloudy
- Game attendance: 58,502
- Referee: Reggie Smith
- TV announcers (FS1): Joe Davis (Play-by-play), Joey Harrington (Color) & Kris Budden (Sideline)
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Kansas
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Jayhawks | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 21 |
Red Raiders | 10 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 34 |
at Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock, TX
- Date: October 18
- Game time: 2:30 CDT
- Game weather: Temperature: 62 °F (17 °C) • Wind: E 8 MPH • Weather: cloudy
- Game attendance: 54,071
- Referee: Randy Christal
- TV announcers (FSN): Mark Followill (Play-by-play), Brian Baldinger (Color) & Leslie McCaslin (Sideline)
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TCU
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Red Raiders | 17 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
#10 Horned Frogs | 24 | 13 | 31 | 14 | 82 |
at Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX
- Date: October 25
- Game time: 2:30 PM CDT
- Game weather: 88 °F (31 °C) • Wind: SW 8 • Weather: Sunny and clear
- Game attendance: 45,122
- Referee: Dan Romeo
- TV announcers (FOX): Joe Davis (Play-by-play), Joey Harrington (Color) & Kris Budden (Sideline)
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Texas
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Oklahoma
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Iowa State
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Baylor
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Depth chart
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References
- "Texas Tech Football Press Conference" (PDF). Texas Tech University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. January 18, 2013. Retrieved September 4, 2013.
- Myerberg, Paul (August 14, 2014). "USA TODAY Sports' Preseason All-America College Football Team". USA Today. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
- "Football Season Ticket Sales Record Surpassed" (Press release). Texas Tech University. April 8, 2014. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- Williams, Don (February 13, 2014). "Tech Notebook: Morris Promoted to Offensive Coordinator". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
- Trotter, Jake (September 18, 2014). "Tech DC Matt Wallerstedt Resigns". ESPN. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- "Central Arkansas at Texas Tech Game Summary". Big 12. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
- Magelssen, Tommy (August 31, 2014). "Texas Tech Quotable: 'Embarrassing' Performance vs. Central Arkansas Doesn't Feel Like Victory, Is Wake-Up Call". The Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on September 16, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
- "Red Raiders Top Central Arkansas, 42–35, in Season Opener". Texas Tech University Department of Athletics. August 31, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
- "Texas Tech at UTEP Game Summary". Big 12. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
- "Texas Tech Scores Late, Holds off UTEP, 30-26". ESPN. September 7, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
- "Arkansas at Texas Tech Game Summary". Big 12. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
- Magelssen, Tommy (September 13, 2014). "Five Thoughts: Arkansas Runs Wild Against Texas Tech; Red Raiders Show Much Work to Be Done". The Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on September 16, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
- "Arkansas Runs for 7 TDs, Beats Texas Tech 49-28". ESPN. September 14, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
- "Texas Tech at Oklahoma State Game Summary". Big 12. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
- "Texas Tech at Kansas State Game Summary". Big 12. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
- "West Virginia at Texas Tech Game Summary". Big 12. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
- "Kansas at Texas Tech Game Summary". Big 12. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
- "Texas Tech at TCU Game Summary". Big 12. Retrieved December 20, 2016.