Texas Tech Proves Resilience With A Strong Win Over Oregon State

Texas Tech showed grit this past Saturday, and that's really important.

Texas Tech didn’t just beat Oregon State — they showed who they’re becoming. It wasn’t the margin of victory that mattered most, but how they responded to adversity. After an exhausting, weather-delayed day that could have sapped their energy, the Red Raiders came out sharp, focused, and fierce.

That matters. When a team gets mentally and physically geared up for a big game, only to be forced to wait, it’s easy to go flat. The natural inertia fades, the spark dies down. But Texas Tech reignited that spark. They flipped the switch back on when most teams would’ve trudged through the motions.

Character Wins Games — And Texas Tech Showed Theirs

That ability to refocus speaks volumes about their maturity and cohesion. This wasn’t just talent on display — it was discipline, mental toughness, and unity. The coaches deserve credit for keeping the squad engaged, but it was the players’ collective character that made it happen.

Yes, they’ve only beaten lesser opponents so far. But passing a character test like this one means more than another “W” in the standings. It’s a sign that this Red Raider team is evolving into something stronger — and that could carry them through the real

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The Red Raiders rose to #17 in the national rankings on the strength of this win and will now face the #16 Utah Utes this Saturday in a nationally televised game.