Freshman Richard Reese ran for 148 yards and three touchdowns, AJ McCarty returned an...
A sold out crowd in Jones AT&T Stadium watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Texas Tech and Baylor Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas.LUBBOCK — Freshman Richard Reese ran for 148 yards and three touchdowns, AJ McCarty returned an interception for a score and Baylor beat Texas Tech 45-17 on Saturday night.
Baylor ended a 10-game losing streak in Lubbock while handing Texas Tech its first home loss under coach Joey McGuire, the lifelong Texan who was a Baylor assistant the past five seasons. Tyler Shough entered trailing 31-17 in the fourth quarter for the first time since injuring his shoulder as the opening day starter, and McCarty stepped in front of his first pass and ran untouched 18 yards down the sideline.
Morton responded with two touchdowns, including his 8-yard run on fourth-and-7 to get Texas Tech within 24-17 after a fumble by Reese.