The 2008 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team represented Texas Tech University in the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was led by head coach Mike Leach and played their home games at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. Here is a look back at the 2008 Texas Tech football schedule and game results.
2008 Texas Tech Football Schedule
The 2008 Texas Tech football schedule consisted of 13 games, including 8 conference games and 5 non-conference games.
- August 30: vs. Eastern Washington W 49-24
- September 6: at Nevada W 35-19
- September 13: vs. SMU W 43-7
- September 20: vs. Massachusetts W 56-14
- October 4: at Kansas State W 58-28
- October 11: vs. Nebraska W 37-31 (OT)
- October 18: at Texas A&M W 43-25
- October 25: at Kansas W 63-21
- November 1: vs. Texas W 39-33
- November 8: vs. Oklahoma State W 56-20
- November 22: at Oklahoma L 65-21
- November 29: vs. Baylor W 35-28
- January 2, 2009: vs. Ole Miss (Cotton Bowl) L 47-34
Game Results and Analysis
The 2008 Texas Tech football team had a remarkable season, finishing with an 11-2 overall record and a 7-1 record in the Big 12 Conference. The team was led by quarterback Graham Harrell, who threw for 4,747 yards and 43 touchdowns.
Offseason and Preseason
The 2008 offseason was marked by high expectations for the Texas Tech football team. The team was returning several key players from the previous season, including quarterback Graham Harrell and wide receiver Michael Crabtree.
Notable Games
Several games stood out during the 2008 Texas Tech football season.
- vs. Texas: This game was one of the most memorable of the season, as Texas Tech came from behind to defeat the Longhorns 39-33.
- at Oklahoma: This game was a tough loss for the Red Raiders, as they fell 65-21 to the Sooners.
- vs. Ole Miss (Cotton Bowl): This game was a disappointing end to the season, as Texas Tech lost 47-34 to the Rebels.
Season Awards and Honors
Several players from the 2008 Texas Tech football team received awards and honors for their performance during the season.
- Graham Harrell: Harrell was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy and was named the Big 12 Conference Player of the Year.
- Michael Crabtree: Crabtree was a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award and was named a First-Team All-American.
- Mike Leach: Leach was named the Big 12 Conference Coach of the Year.
Legacy of the 2008 Texas Tech Football Team
The 2008 Texas Tech football team will always be remembered for their exciting brand of football and their memorable wins over Texas and other Big 12 opponents. The team's success during the season helped to establish Texas Tech as a major player in the world of college football.
Gallery of Texas Tech Football Team 2008
The 2008 Texas Tech football team was a remarkable group of players who achieved great success during the season. Here are some images of the team and its players.
What was the 2008 Texas Tech football team's record?
+The 2008 Texas Tech football team finished with an 11-2 overall record and a 7-1 record in the Big 12 Conference.
Who was the quarterback for the 2008 Texas Tech football team?
+The quarterback for the 2008 Texas Tech football team was Graham Harrell.
What was the name of the head coach for the 2008 Texas Tech football team?
+The head coach for the 2008 Texas Tech football team was Mike Leach.