Tech Secures Comfortable Win in Lubbock
The Texas Tech Red Raiders improved to 1-0 with a decisive 33-10 victory over the visiting Abilene Christian Wildcats on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Played at Galaxy Stadium before a crowd of 60,229, the game saw the home squad control the tempo from the opening drive.
Early Offense Sets Tone
Texas Tech jumped out to a quick lead, capitalizing on early opportunities in the first period. Quinten Joyner punched it in from 14 yards out, followed shortly by J'Koby Williams powering in from five yards away. Both touchdowns were converted by kicker Stone Harrington, giving the Red Raiders a commanding 14-0 advantage heading into the second quarter.
The offense continued to apply pressure with field goals. Harrington added a 23-yard kick late in the half to extend the lead to 17-0 before Abilene Christian got on the board. The Wildcats’ Brandon Perez responded with a 41-yard field goal, making the score 17-3 at halftime.
Defense Dominates Third Quarter
The third quarter belonged entirely to Texas Tech’s defense and special teams unit. The Red Raiders did not allow another point while extending their own lead through three consecutive Harrington field goals of 28, 33, and 45 yards. This barrage pushed the score to 26-3, effectively putting the game out of reach for Abilene Christian.
