Texas Tech announced its arrival into the playoffs by thrashing BYU 34-7 in the Big 12 Championship game. It was a momentous game for either side, and Joey McGuire left no stone unturned to make the win possible. But the victory was not without some drama, which ensued in the first quarter itself. The Red Raiders could have tied BYU entering the second quarter, had it not been for a controversial act from the Cougars.

Joey McGuire complained to the referees when the TTU was awarded the false start penalty at the 5-yard line. According to the coach, the Cougars’ D-line was clapping before the snap, forcing the Texas Tech O-line to make the costly mistake. The Red Raiders were pushed back 5 yards at 3rd and 8. Ultimately, McGuire had to settle for a field goal that came in the 2 quarter, w

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