No. 13 Texas Tech was able to escape Corvallis with a 35-24 win over Oregon State. While the Red Raiders were able to fix their offensive worries, the defense might now need the same adjustments.

There's one specific element of Will Hammond's game that keeps the Texas Tech Red Raiders' title hopes alive

Texas Tech football dispatched ACU 33-10 in the season opener. The tenor of the crowd: 471 yards and winning by 3 touchdowns isn't good enough.

Texas Tech got the job done in its opener with a 33-10 win over Abilene Christian, but the defense seemed to do most of the dirty work for the Red Raiders. How will Will Hammond and company respond against Oregon State?

A win is a win, especially on the road against a Pac-12 opponent, but Texas Tech football does not look like the team they were last season.

Texas Tech football dodged a bullet at Oregon State. Fans fear the Red Raiders are living on borrowed time, especially with Big 12 play already here.