US EditionNo. 23 Texas Tech routs Arkansas-Pine Bluff 67-7 as Behren Morton exits after sack
Behren Morton completed 16 of 18 passes for 201 yards and four touchdowns before exiting with a lower leg injury caused by a roughing penalty on Arkansas-Pine Bluff's Tayvon Hardwick.
- Texas Tech defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff 67-7 on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas, during their season opener.
- The Red Raiders built a 47-0 halftime lead with quarterback Behren Morton throwing four touchdowns before exiting after a low hit led to a leg injury.
- Morton completed 16 of 18 passes for 201 yards and remained on the sideline before halftime but did not play in the second half due to injury evaluation.
- Texas Tech gained a total of 608 yards and recorded 34 first downs, with sophomore Will Hammond stepping in for Morton and scoring on a 64-yard touchdown run during the shortened second half.
- A weather delay at halftime shortened the second half quarters to eight minutes, but Texas Tech maintained dominance, showing strong offense and depth despite Morton's exit.
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No. 23 Texas Tech QB Behren Morton hurt in rout of Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Behren Morton threw four touchdown passes Saturday night before departing in the second quarter with an injury as No. 23 Texas Tech routed Arkansas-Pine Bluff 67-7 in each team's season opener in Lubbock, Texas.
HIGHLIGHTS: Texas Tech dominates Arkansas Pine-Bluff in home opener
LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The 23rd-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders dominated the first half 47-0 against the Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Jones AT&T Stadium. The offense was firing on all cylinders, as quarterback Behren Morton had 201 yards and four touchdowns on the night. Receivers Reggie Virgil and Coy Eakin combined for seven catches and 103 yards, as well as two touchdowns. Watch the video above for the highlights.
Texas Tech leads Arkansas-Pine Bluff 47-0 at the half, QB Behren Morton exits with an injury
At halftime in Lubbock, Texas Tech is dominating Arkansas-Pine Bluff, leading 47-0 with 392 offensive yards to UAPB's 47. The Red Raiders' explosive performance was overshadowed by an injury to quarterback Behren Morton, who left the game before half.
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No. 23 Texas Tech routs Arkansas-Pine Bluff 67-7 as Behren Morton exits after sack
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