LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - With Texas Tech coming off two blowout wins, the strength-of-schedule is expected to intensify this weekend as Oregon State comes to Lubbock.

Even though the Beavers currently sport an 0-2 record, Red Raiders head football coach Joey McGuire says he knows his team is facing a much-different level of competition than what was presented by Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Kent State, especially with quarterback Maalik Murphy, one who is well-familiar with Power Four competition. He previously played at Texas 2022-23 and last season at Duke.

In Saturday’s 36-27 loss to Fresno State, Murphy threw for four touchdowns and 371 yards. McGuire says he’s not to be overlooked.

“He can make all the throws, we’re going to have to get him off his mark. That’s going to be a big part of

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