The 2009 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team represented Texas Tech University in the 2009 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.
2009 Texas Tech Football Schedule
The 2009 Texas Tech football schedule featured a mix of non-conference and Big 12 Conference games. Here are some of the highlights from the schedule:
Non-Conference Games
- September 5: Texas Tech vs. North Dakota, W 38-13
- September 12: Texas Tech vs. Rice, W 55-10
- September 19: Texas Tech vs. Texas, L 34-24
- September 26: Texas Tech vs. Houston, W 29-28
Big 12 Conference Games
- October 3: Texas Tech vs. New Mexico, W 24-0
- October 10: Texas Tech vs. Kansas State, W 66-14
- October 17: Texas Tech vs. Nebraska, L 31-10
- October 24: Texas Tech vs. Texas A&M, W 52-30
- October 31: Texas Tech vs. Kansas, W 42-21
- November 7: Texas Tech vs. Oklahoma, L 41-13
- November 14: Texas Tech vs. Oklahoma State, L 41-38
- November 21: Texas Tech vs. Baylor, W 20-13
- November 28: Texas Tech vs. Oklahoma State (Big 12 Championship), L 41-31
Bowl Game
- January 2, 2010: Texas Tech vs. Michigan State (Alamo Bowl), W 41-31
Season Highlights
- The 2009 Texas Tech football team finished the season with an 8-5 overall record and a 5-3 record in the Big 12 Conference.
- The team won the Alamo Bowl against Michigan State, which was their first bowl game victory since the 2004 Holiday Bowl.
- Quarterback Taylor Potts threw for 3,440 yards and 22 touchdowns, while running back Baron Batch rushed for 583 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Gallery of Texas Tech 2009 Football Schedule Highlights
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final record of the 2009 Texas Tech football team?
+The 2009 Texas Tech football team finished the season with an 8-5 overall record and a 5-3 record in the Big 12 Conference.
Who was the head coach of the 2009 Texas Tech football team?
+The head coach of the 2009 Texas Tech football team was Mike Leach.
What was the score of the 2009 Alamo Bowl game between Texas Tech and Michigan State?
+Texas Tech won the 2009 Alamo Bowl game against Michigan State with a score of 41-31.