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Texas Tech Red Raiders sit 3-0 and first in the Big 12 after a gritty 28-26 victory over Houston Cougars. In this mailbag episode, hosts Allison and Derek analyze quarterback Will Hammond's 257 passing yards and one interception, highlighting his methodical decision-making. They also discuss receiver Kenny Johnson's dominant 113-yard performance and linebacker Ben Roberts' league-leading tackling effort.

The discussion covers roster depth chart battles, including the quarterback situation with Stephen Cannon and Thomas Castellanos, and the running back rotation featuring Cameron Dickey. The hosts evaluate offensive line improvements needed against Sam Houston and project Texas Tech's path to a nine-win season and potential New Year's Six bowl berth.

Key topics include Will Hammond's passing efficiency, Kenny Johnson's emergence as WR1, Ben Roberts' defensive leadership, and offensive line vulnerabilities. Predictions include Texas Tech winning nine games and Ben Roberts leading the Big 12 in tackles.

In this episode: Houston Game Analysis & Player Stats · Roster Battles & Depth Chart · Hypotheticals & Lightning Round.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/cfb/ttu/2026-09-22/transcript.html

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