The Texas Tech offense showcased its form on a Saturday afternoon, leaving the West Virginia football team in a state of chagrin. Meanwhile, the Mountaineer defense and offense faced significant challenges. At Jones AT&T Stadium, the Red Raiders dominated, amassing 569 yards while the Mountaineers' offense struggled against one of the nation's worst defenses. The Mountaineers, already bowl eligible, now look ahead to their next game with a lopsided loss on their record.

West Virginia's Season Finale - A Tale of Defeat and Resilience

Defense's First Half Struggles

West Virginia's defense initially showed some resilience, bending but not breaking on the Red Raiders' first two drives. They held Texas Tech in the red zone but only managed to force field goals. However, as the game progressed, the defense fell back into old habits. One of the worst pass defenses in the country gave up 359 yards through the air and 12.8 yards per completion. Opponents' third-down conversions were also a problem, with the Red Raiders converting nine of 12. Despite a rare interception, the Mountaineers couldn't come up with a sack.This was a significant setback for the defense, especially considering their previous performance against UCF. The numbers told a story of a defense that struggled to contain the high-powered Texas Tech offense.

Offense's Off-Day

Quarterback Garrett Greene had a mixed game, throwing for 265 yards and a touchdown but also throwing two interceptions. He was unable to connect on a crucial fourth and 5 pass to Hudson Clement. The Mountaineers went 9 of 16 on third down and just 1 of 3 on fourth down, struggling to move the ball effectively.Jahiem White rushed for 124 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries, but it wasn't enough to overcome the team's offensive woes. The Mountaineers made a bad defense look better, highlighting their own offensive inefficiencies.

Red Raiders' Dominance

The Red Raiders' offense was a force to be reckoned with. Quarterback Behren Morton was the engine, finishing the first half with 242 yards and a touchdown on 20-of-28 passing and a 1-yard touchdown to Mason Tharp. Tahj Brooks ran for 188 yards and three touchdowns on 23 carries, carving up the Mountaineers' defense.Texas Tech scored 29 second-quarter points and opened the second half with a nine-play, 75-yard touchdown drive. The 569 yards and 52 points were the most WVU allowed since giving up 644 yards and 59 points to Oklahoma last season.Now, the Mountaineers sit and wait for their postseason future. They'll find out their bowl destination on Dec. 8 and need time to rest before getting back to work and aiming for a win in the bowl game.