No. 4 Texas Tech turns the ball over 4 times in No. 5 Oregon's 23-0 Orange Bowl win

No. 4 Texas Tech turns the ball over 4 times in No. 5 Oregon's 23-0 Orange Bowl win

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Key Points:

  • Texas Tech’s offense struggled significantly in a 23-0 loss to No. 5 Oregon in the Orange Bowl, averaging fewer than four yards per play and committing four turnovers, including three interceptions by Oregon freshman Brandon Finney Jr.
  • Oregon capitalized on Texas Tech’s mistakes, with a key strip-sack leading to the game’s first touchdown and a field goal extending the lead, while Texas Tech’s defense kept the game close by stopping Oregon on multiple fourth-down attempts.
  • Despite some opportunities, Texas Tech’s offense failed to convert critical plays, including a crucial fourth-down loss of yardage, and ended the game with under 200 total yards until the final minutes.
  • Texas Tech faces rebuilding challenges as many key defensive