1. Pete Robertson suspended
The returning Big 12 leader in sacks did not play in Texas Tech’s season opener against Sam Houston State in Jones AT&T Stadium. Coach Kliff Kingsbury said after the game that it was an internal team matter. “Just leave it at that,” Kingsbury said. The Texas Tech coach said it was an injury but didn’t expand on when to expect him back on the field. The senior stood on the Red Raider sidelines with his jersey on with no pads, shorts and a white towel wrapped around his neck.
2. Patrick Mahomes gets the start at quarterback
The sophomore earned the starting job over junior Davis Webb for the Red Raiders.