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Texas Tech Triumphs Over Kansas Amid Controversial Fans

10/14/2025

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Texas Tech Triumphs

Texas Tech defeated Kansas 42-17 on October 11, 2025, marking a 6-0 start since 2013.
Texas Tech rushed for 372 yards, led by Cameron Dickey with 263 yards and two touchdowns.
Behren Morton exited the game early due to a leg injury.
Will Hammond entered as the backup quarterback.
Tortilla throwing by fans drew penalties and a heated exchange between coaches over safety after a pocket knife was thrown.

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McGuire Addresses Tortilla

Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire urged fans to stop throwing tortillas after penalties against Kansas, first enforcement of new Big 12 rules.
Kansas head coach Lance Leipold reported a pocketknife incident involving a staff member, raising safety concerns.
Texas Tech faces Arizona State on October 18, with the Red Raiders favored to win.
Athletic director Kirby Horcutt suggested ways to maintain the tortilla tradition under the new regulations.

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Historical Context

The Big 12 Conference was formed in 1994, merging the Big Eight and four Texas schools, including Texas Tech and Kansas. Official play began in 1996, with the first game featuring Texas Tech against Kansas State. Over the years, the conference has faced challenges, including fan behavior issues, reflecting ongoing tensions between tradition and safety in college athletics.

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Texas Tech Triumphs

Texas Tech defeated Kansas 42-17 on October 11, 2025, marking a 6-0 start since 2013.
Texas Tech rushed for 372 yards, led by Cameron Dickey with 263 yards and two touchdowns.
Behren Morton exited the game early due to a leg injury.
Will Hammond entered as the backup quarterback.
Tortilla throwing by fans drew penalties and a heated exchange between coaches over safety after a pocket knife was thrown.

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